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Designating July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

Designating July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys, helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy.
Designating January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.

Designating January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing. Whereas, on January 27, 1951, the first of years of nuclear weapons tests was conducted at a site known as the Nevada Proving Ground, located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada; Whereas the extensive testing at the Nevada Proving Ground occurred just years after the first nuclear weapon test, which was conducted on July 16, 1945, at what is known as the Trinity Atomic Test Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico; Whereas many people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites (referred to in this preamble as the downwinders Whereas the downwinders paid a high price for the development of a nuclear weapons program for the benefit of the United States; and Whereas the downwinders deserve to be recognized for the sacrifice they have made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate that national day of remembrance.

Summary: Designates January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by above ground testing.
Recognizing November 25, 2017, as Small Business Saturday and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Recognizing November 25, 2017, as Small Business Saturday Whereas there are more than 29,000,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.9 percent of all firms in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ more than 47 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute nearly 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses pay more than 41 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small business generated more than 61 percent of net new jobs created between 1993 and 2016; and Whereas November 25, 2017, is an appropriate day to recognize Small Business Saturday That the Senate joins with the Small Business Administration in (1) recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday (2) supporting efforts (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Declares that the Senate joins the Small Business Administration in recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2017. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.
Recognizing National Youth Sports Week and the efforts by parents, volunteers, and national organizations in their efforts to promote healthy living and youth development.

Recognizing National Youth Sports Week Whereas July 16 through 22 is National Youth Sports Week Whereas a primary goal in youth sports is to encourage active participation by all youth in healthy physical activities according to their age, interests, and abilities; Whereas the relationship between sports skills and life skills provide young athletes with fundamental values, compassion, and the good ethics needed to succeed both on and off the playing field; Whereas, in 2008, the National Council of Youth Sports ( NCYS Whereas youth sports offer a multitude of positive benefits to participants that extend far beyond the playing field, including (1) improved academic performance, such as increased school attendance, lower dropout rates, higher high school graduation rates, and higher grade point averages; (2) increased health and positive physical behaviors, such as improved health factors, and prevention of obesity, chronic diseases, and other health problems; (3) social well-being, such as character development, and exposure to positive role models; and (4) improved psychological health, such as decreased likelihood of substance abuse, reduced instances of behavioral misconduct, and high self-esteem; and Whereas National Youth Sports Week highlights the efforts made toward (1) promoting physical activity in all segments of the community; (2) living healthy; (3) making access to physical activities easier by removing barriers to creating youth development activities; (4) encouraging youth development activities and outcomes; and (5) improving the safety of participating in physical activities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the millions of youth throughout the United States who benefit from youth sports, and the parents, volunteers, and local and national organizations, such as the National Council of Youth Sports, that make youth sports in the United States possible.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) the millions of youth throughout the United States who benefit from youth sports; and (2) the parents, volunteers, and local and national organizations that make youth sports in the United States possible.
Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the Presidents Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the Presidents Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Whereas Webster University is the first team in the history of the Presidents Cup collegiate chess championship to win 5 consecutive national titles; Whereas the 2017 victory is the seventh consecutive national championship for Grandmaster and coach Susan Polgar and the program at the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence; Whereas Webster University is a leader in promoting chess as a vehicle for enriching the education of children and young adults; and Whereas Webster University has become a hub for developing chess excellence in students from across the United States and around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates Webster University for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the Presidents Cup collegiate chess championship; and (2) encourages Webster University to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.

Summary: Congratulates Webster University for winning its fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Encourages the university to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.
Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, which, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin compiled to support the theory, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United States; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and Whereas February 12, 2017, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day That the Senate (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Designating the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week.

Designating the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week Whereas nurse-managed health clinics are nonprofit, community-based health care sites that offer primary care and wellness services based on the nursing model; Whereas the nursing model emphasizes the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, the prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness; Whereas an advanced practice nurse leads each nurse-managed health clinic, and an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified health care professionals staffs each nurse-managed health clinic; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offer a broad scope of services, including treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, routine physical exams, immunizations for adults and children, disease screenings, health education, prenatal care, dental care, and drug and alcohol treatment; Whereas, as of September 2017, approximately 500 nurse-managed health clinics provided care across the United States and recorded more than 2,500,000 patient encounters annually; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics strengthen the health care safety net by expanding access to primary care and chronic disease management services for vulnerable and medically underserved populations in diverse rural, urban, and suburban communities; Whereas research has shown that nurse-managed health clinics experience high patient retention and patient satisfaction rates, and nurse-managed health clinic patients, compared to patients of other similar safety net providers, experience higher rates of generic medication fills and lower hospitalization rates; Whereas the 2013 Health Affairs article Nurse-Managed Health Centers and Patient-Homes Could Mitigate Expected Primary Care Physician Shortage highlights the ability of nurse-managed health clinics to bring high quality care to individuals who may not otherwise receive needed services; and Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offering both primary care and wellness services provide quality care in a cost-effective manner: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week (2) supports the ideals and goals of National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week; and (3) encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that nurse-managed health clinics may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.

Summary: Designates the week of December 3-December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week, and expresses support for its goals and ideals. Encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.
Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Mr. Shelby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Udall. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Shelby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Leahy.

Summary: Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
Designating the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week.

Designating the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 5 through June 11, 2017; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $570,000,000; Whereas despite the legitimate uses of hemp, many agricultural producers of the United States are prohibited under current law from growing hemp; Whereas because most hemp cannot be grown legally in the United States, raw hemp material and hemp products are imported for sale in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world, but the United States is the only major industrialized country that restricts hemp farming; and Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.

Summary: Designates the week of June 5-June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.
Designating April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day.

Designating April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2017, marks the 72nd anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day (2) honors and recognizes (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Summary: Designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day. Recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. 

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. Whereas Saturday, April 29, 2017, marks the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest; Whereas the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest is also referred to as the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the South Central riots, the Rodney King riots, the Los Angeles uprising, the 1992 Los Angeles civil disturbance, and Sa-I-Gu Whereas the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest began in South Central Los Angeles, California, following the acquittal of 4 Los Angeles Police Department officers who were charged with using excessive force against an African-American taxi driver named Rodney King; Whereas the acquittal immediately resulted in the formation of large crowds and a public outcry over concerns of racial injustice and police brutality, which soon led to civil unrest at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles and continued throughout Los Angeles; Whereas, during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, more than 60 individuals lost their lives amid the looting and fires, more than 2,000 individuals suffered injuries, and more than 11,000 individuals were arrested; Whereas more than $1,000,000,000 of property damage was incurred during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, with approximately 3,600 fires set and destruction to over 1,100 buildings throughout Los Angeles; Whereas the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest continued for a total of 6 days, during which the unrest spread through multiple neighborhoods, including Koreatown, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lynwood, Compton, and Long Beach; Whereas the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest ended following the deployment of thousands of United States Armed Forces personnel; Whereas, on May 2, 1992, an estimated 30,000 individuals gathered in a peace march in Koreatown during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, calling for healing and supporting merchants in Koreatown whose businesses were decimated; and Whereas, on April 29, 2017, local leaders, business owners, and individuals in the African-American, Latino, and Korean-American communities will join together to remember the lives lost during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest and to discuss continued work to promote unity in Los Angeles: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes and offers condolences to all who lost their lives, suffered injuries, and suffered losses to their businesses and property during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest; (2) recognizes and commends the communities throughout Los Angeles for the work done to bring different constituencies together to recover and rebuild Los Angeles, improve police oversight, and continue the momentum for change gained in the ensuing months and years following the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest; and (3) expresses hope that the memory of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest will promote greater dialogue, civility, and unity among all of the communities throughout Los Angeles.

Summary: Recognizes the lives lost and other losses suffered during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. Commends communities for their work to recover and rebuild Los Angeles.