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Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas school communities, teachers, and other education staff have risen to the occasion to support their students and communities amid the significant challenges posed by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic; Whereas teachers and other education staff have taken on the challenges presented by schools reopening, including by (1) helping to address pandemic learning loss; (2) supporting the mental and behavioral health needs of students; and (3) maintaining health and safety standards to prevent a reoccurrence of the pandemic; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 2, 2022, through May 6, 2022, are (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Designating February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mothers Day.

Designating February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mothers Day Whereas, on January 22, 1942, in the midst of the Second World War, United States Army Captain George Maines ran an advertisement in the Flint News Observer calling for mothers of members of the Armed Forces to meet; Whereas, on February 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held their first meeting at the Durant Hotel in Flint, Michigan, and February 1, 2022, is the 80th anniversary of that meeting; Whereas, on July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received its charter from Congress; Whereas Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while their sons and daughters are providing for the defense of the United States; Whereas Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care packages every year to members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas, volunteer to help homeless veterans, provide support for wounded warriors, visit with hospitalized veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men and women of the Armed Forces serving in harms way; Whereas Blue Star Mothers promote the values of the United States, demonstrate a patriotic spirit, and advance a national sense of pride and appreciation for the men and women of the Armed Forces; and Whereas there are 208 active chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., throughout the United States representing thousands of military families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mothers Day (2) honors and recognizes (A) the contributions of the members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and (B) the important role Blue Star Mothers play in supporting each other and members and veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States (A) to observe Blue Star Mothers Day; and (B) to support the work of local chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Summary: This resolution designates February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mother's Day and honors the contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Expressing support for the designation of June 23, 2022, as National Pell Grant Day. 

Expressing support for the designation of June 23, 2022, as National Pell Grant Day Whereas June 23 is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 ( Public Law 92318 Whereas that Act established within the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. Pell Grant Whereas, 50 years ago, Senator Pell stated that for its through this Act that the dream of access, and opportunity for college education becomes a reality. Its in this Act that we say a lack of financial wealth should not, and will not, stand in the way of a person who has the talent, the desire and the drive to reach out for a college education. Whereas, today, the Pell Grant program, which helps low-income students pursue higher education goals, maintains bipartisan support in Congress and with the public; Whereas, each year, Pell Grants help nearly 7,000,000 students, approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students, pursue and succeed in higher education; Whereas Pell Grants help students from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States and from rural areas to cities to everywhere in between; Whereas the Pell Grant program is well-targeted to meet the needs of students with demonstrated financial need, with the vast majority of Pell Grant recipients having family incomes of $40,000 or less; Whereas extensive research shows that the Pell Grant program increases college enrollment and completion among low- and moderate-income students; Whereas Pell Grants are critical for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including 58 percent of Black students, 47 percent of Hispanic students, 51 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native students, 48 percent of first-generation students, 52 percent of students who are parents, and 39 percent of students who are veterans of the Armed Forces; Whereas each eligible student may use a Pell Grant at the institution of their choice, which includes public, private, 2-year, and 4-year institutions; Whereas the Pell Grant program is a proven investment to boost future economic mobility, with college graduates paying more in taxes and earning more in after-tax income than high school graduates; and Whereas, over the past 50 years, the Pell Grant program has helped more than 80,000,000 students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Pell Grant program on June 23, 2022; (2) expresses support for the designation of June 23 as National Pell Grant Day (3) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate National Pell Grant Day by (A) recognizing the more than 80,000,000 individual low- and middle-income students who have benefitted from the Federal Pell Grant program since its establishment; and (B) celebrating the success stories of such students, and ensuring the same access for future students.

Summary: This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Pell Grant program and expresses support for the designation of June 23 as National Pell Grant Day.
Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Whereas the last Sunday in September (1) is designated as Gold Star Mothers Day (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mothers Day Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.
Authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 18672022.

Authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 18672022 That there be printed with illustrations as a Senate document a compilation of materials entitled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 18672022, and that there be printed six hundred additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the printing of a Senate document titled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2022.
Commending and congratulating the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.

Commending and congratulating the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship. Whereas, on Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team (referred to in this preamble as the Red Ravens NJCAA Whereas the 2021 national championship is the first for the Red Ravens since 1962; Whereas, in addition to winning the national championship, the Red Ravens won a share of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference East title; Whereas, in the championship game, freshman center Blaise Keita had a career-high 27 points on 1316 shooting; Whereas guard Tylor Perry (1) had 18 points in the championship game; and (2) was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 NJCAA Division I men's basketball championship tournament; Whereas Love Bettis, Blaise Keita, and Tylor Perry were named to the All-Tournament team; and Whereas head coach Jay Herkelman was named the 2021 NJCAA Division I men's basketball coach of the year: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commends the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, and staff of the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) the President of Coffeyville Community College, Dr. Marlon Thornburg; (B) the Athletic Director of Coffeyville Community College, Jeff Leiker; and (C) the head coach of the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team, Jay Herkelman.

Summary: This resolution commends the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day, honoring workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace, and recognizing the importance of strengthening worker health and safety protections.

Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day, honoring workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace, and recognizing the importance of strengthening worker health and safety protections. Whereas 4,764 workers were killed in the United States due to job-related traumatic injuries in 2020, and 120,000 workers die in the United States each year from job-related diseases; Whereas, each day, in total, an average of 340 workers die from job-related injuries and illnesses in the United States; Whereas, annually, there are more than 3,200,000 occupational injuries in the United States; Whereas tens of thousands of individuals in the United States with workplace-related injuries or illnesses have become permanently disabled; Whereas the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (referred to in this preamble as OSHA (1) only has sufficient resources to inspect each establishment within the jurisdiction of OSHA once every 236 years; and (2) must receive the resources necessary to adequately protect the health and safety of workers in the United States; Whereas workers continue to face serious risks of injury, illness and death from COVID-19, infectious diseases, heat exposure, and workplace violence; Whereas millions of workers have been infected with COVID-19, and thousands of workers in the United States alone have died from COVID-19; Whereas these injuries, illnesses, and deaths are preventable; and Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day (1) allows the people of the United States to honor and remember victims of workplace-related injuries and disease; and (2) reminds the people of the United States to strive for better safety and health protections for workers: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace; (2) recognizes the importance of strengthening worker health and safety standards to secure the safe workplaces workers deserve; (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, employers, community and worker organizations, professional associations, and academic institutions to support activities increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and (4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Workers' Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day, which honors workers killed or injured in the workplace.
Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. Whereas individuals living in rural areas in the United States need access to media content that is relevant to their daily lives; Whereas rural and agricultural programming includes agricultural weather, agribusiness news, commodity market news, and western sports, and this programming is important to the farmers and ranchers of the United States for their way of life and making a living; Whereas rural and agricultural programming covers matters that affect all individuals in the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States need to be exposed to, and informed about, what is occurring outside of the major cities and suburbs of the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States feel the effects of inflation and supply chain shortages, and rural and agricultural programming is in a unique position to inform viewers of the roots of these issues; Whereas the population of the world is projected to grow from 7,000,000,000 to approximately 9,000,000,000 by 2050, and agricultural productivity will need to increase to meet the growing demand for food and the projected increase in consumption; Whereas a decrease in investment in agricultural research and development would result in a negative shock to agricultural productivity; Whereas an informed public is key to supporting the proper level of investment in agricultural research and development; Whereas significant consolidation in the media market and prioritization of consolidated media has had a negative impact on access to rural and agricultural programming; and Whereas multichannel video programming distributors and providers of digital and streaming media should make delivery of rural and agricultural programming, including agricultural news and western lifestyle content, a priority: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.
Designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week.

Designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week Whereas providing a diversity of choices in kindergarten through grade 12 (referred to in this preamble as K12 Whereas high-quality K12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; Whereas the COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated educational inequities for many children in the United States, highlighting the importance of a high-quality education; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 12th annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from kindergarten through grade 12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.

Summary: This resolution designates January 23-January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Arizona. 

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Arizona. Whereas June 18, 2022, is the 20th anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire; Whereas the Rodeo-Chediski Fire forced the evacuation of more than 30,000 people in Arizona, including in the City of Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Navajo County, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe communities of Hon-Dah; Whereas the Rodeo-Chediski Fire burned 468,638 acres (742 square miles), making it second largest wildfire recorded in the State of Arizona; Whereas the Rodeo-Chediski Fire damaged and destroyed 491 structures, including homes and businesses; Whereas the Rodeo-Chediski Fire started as 2 wildfires that later merged into the first megafire in Arizona history; Whereas, on June 18, 2002, the human-caused Rodeo Fire ignited near the Rodeo Fairgrounds near the community of Cibecue, located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation (commonly known as the White Mountain Apache Reservation Whereas Rodeo Fire burned at a rate of 2,000 acres per hour for the first 30 hours with flame lengths up to 1,000 feet and ground temperatures above 2,000 degrees; Whereas fire-fighting aviation support was grounded during the Rodeo Fire due to high, erratic winds, requiring a total airspace closure for the third time in the history of wildland firefighting in the United States; Whereas, on June 20, 2002, the human-caused Chediski Fire was reported near Chediski Peak in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests about 20 miles northwest of the Rodeo Fire; Whereas, on June 20, 2002, Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull declared a state of emergency and authorized mobilization of the Arizona National Guard to support firefighters; Whereas, on June 23, 2002, the 2 fires burned together and were redesignated as the Rodeo-Chediski Fire; Whereas, on June 25, 2002, President George W. Bush arrived at Springerville Municipal Airport, Springerville, Arizona, and signed a declaration that designated the Rodeo-Chediski Fire a national disaster; Whereas more than 4,500 firefighters and support personnel, 30 helicopters, 251 engines, 92 water tankers, and 90 bulldozers were assigned to the Rodeo-Chediski Fire; and Whereas the Rodeo-Chediski Fire burned for 5 weeks until the fire was declared contained on July 7, 2002: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire; (2) commends the courage of local residents affected by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire; (3) extends condolences to individuals who lost homes, businesses, and property; and (4) honors the life-saving bravery and sacrifices of the firefighters and first responders assigned to the Rodeo-Chediski Fire.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Arizona. The resolution commends the courage of local residents affected by the fire. The resolution also extends condolences to individuals who lost homes, businesses, and property. Finally, the resolution honors the life-saving bravery and sacrifices of the firefighters and first responders assigned to the fire.