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Designating October 2013 as School Bus Safety Month.

Designating October 2013 as School Bus Safety Month Whereas approximately 450,000 public and private school buses carry 26,000,000 children to and from school every weekday in the United States; Whereas America's 450,000 public and private school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the Nation; Whereas during the school year, school buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger trips daily and students ride these school buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the Nations fleet travels over 4,000,000,000 miles per school year; Whereas school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 13 times safer than other modes of school transportation, and 44 times safer than vehicles driven by teenagers; Whereas in an average year, about 25 school children are killed in school bus accidents, with one-third of these children struck by their own school buses in loading/unloading zones, one-third struck by motorists who fail to stop for school buses, and one-third killed as they approach or depart a school bus stop; Whereas The Child Safety Network, celebrating 25 years of national public service, has collaborated with the school bus industry to create public service announcements to reduce distracted driving near school buses, increase ridership, and provide free resources to school districts in order to increase driver safety training, provide free technology for tracking school buses, and educate students; and Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements designed to save childrens lives by making motorists aware of school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates October 2013 as School Bus Safety Month

Summary: Designates October 2013 as School Bus Safety Month.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher Whereas U.S.S. Thresher Whereas U.S.S. Thresher Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark Thresher Whereas U.S.S. Thresher Whereas in response to the loss of U.S.S. Thresher Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now 1 of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard U.S.S. Thresher Whereas from the loss of U.S.S. Thresher Whereas the crew of U.S.S. Thresher last full measure of devotion That the Senate (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of U.S.S. Thresher (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol

Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher (submarine) on April 10, 1963, as well as the loss of her gallant crew of sailors and civilians. Expresses the deepest gratitude to all submariners on &quot;eternal patrol&quot; who are forever bound by their dedicated and honorable service to the United States.
Expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before President Obama meets with the President of Iran.

Expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before President Obama meets with the President of Iran. Whereas the newly elected President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, is attending the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City; Whereas the Government of Iran has yet to take any practical steps towards halting Irans nuclear programs and remains a committed state-sponsor of terrorist groups that have been responsible for American deaths in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan; Whereas, since the election of President Rouhani, the persecution by the Government of Iran of religious minorities, notably Christians, has increased not decreased, and the United States citizen Pastor Sayeed Abedini has endured a year of brutal imprisonment for professing his faith; Whereas President Rouhani has called Israel the Zionist state a wound that has sat on the body of the Muslim world for years and needs to be removed Whereas President Barack Obama has signaled a willingness to meet with President Rouhani in New York during the meeting of the United Nations Security Council or thereafter: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that President Obama should not engage in any meeting with President Rouhani before the Government of Iran (1) affirms the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state; and (2) immediately and without conditions releases all United States citizens unjustly detained as prisoners of conscience in Iran.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Obama should not engage in any meeting with President Rouhani before Iran: (1) affirms the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state, and (2) releases all U.S. citizens unjustly detained as prisoners of conscience in Iran.
Designating April 5, 2013, as Gold Star Wives Day.

Designating April 5, 2013, 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, 2013, marks the 68th 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, 2013, 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 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, 2013, as Gold Star Wives Day. Honors and 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. Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.
Making minority party appointments for the 113th Congress.

Making minority party appointments for the 113th Congress. That the following be the minority membership on the following committees for the remainder of the 113th Congress, or until their successors are appointed: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Mr. Thune, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Heller, Mr. Coats, Mr. Scott, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin, and Mr. Chiesa. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Mr. Coburn, Mr. McCain, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Portman, Mr. Paul, Mr. Enzi, Ms. Ayotte, and Mr. Chiesa. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Mr. Risch, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Paul, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin, and Mr. Chiesa.

Summary: Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.
To designate the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics.

To designate the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics Whereas more than 2,000 organizations worldwide have recognized 2013 as the International Year of Statistics, a global celebration and recognition of the contributions of statistical science to the well-being of humankind; Whereas the science of statistics is vital to the improvement of human life because of the power of statistics to improve, enlighten, and understand; Whereas statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, and understanding data that permeates and bolsters all sciences; Whereas statisticians contribute to the vitality and excellence of myriad aspects of United States society, including the economy, health care, security, commerce, education, and research; Whereas rapidly increasing numbers of students in grades K through 16 and educators are recognizing the many benefits of statistical literacy as a collection of skills to intelligently cope with the requirements of citizenship, employment, and family; Whereas statisticians contribute to smart and efficient government through the production of statistical data that informs on all aspects of our society, including population, labor, education, economy, transportation, health, energy, and crime; Whereas the goals of the International Year of Statistics are to increase public awareness of the power and impact of statistics on all aspects of society, nurture statistics as a profession, especially among young people, and promote creativity and development in the sciences of probability and statistics; and Whereas throughout the year, organizations in countries across the world will reach out to adults and children through symposia, conferences, demonstrations, workshops, contests, school activities, exhibitions, and other public events to increase awareness of the history and importance of statistics: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics (2) supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Statistics; (3) recognizes the necessity of educating the public on the merits of the sciences, including statistics, and promoting interest in the sciences among the youth of the United States; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in the International Year of Statistics through participation in appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies that call attention to the importance of statistics to the present and future well-being of the people of the United States.

Summary: Designates the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics. Supports the goals and ideals of such year. Recognizes the necessity of educating the public on the merits of the sciences, including statistics, and of promoting interest in the sciences among the youth of the United States.
To authorize testimony and representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower.

To authorize testimony and representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower Whereas, in the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower, Case No. 2012SWPLIC445, pending before the Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors, the licensee has requested the deposition of Siobhan Gilmartin, an employee in the state office of Senator Jon Tester; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Siobhan Gilmartin is authorized to provide testimony in the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Siobhan Gilmartin in connection with the production of testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: Authorizes: (1) Siobhan Gilmartin to provide testimony In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Siobhan Gilmartin in connection with the case.
Designating June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Designating June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month Whereas aphasia is a communication impairment caused by brain damage that typically results from a stroke; Whereas aphasia can also occur with other neurological disorders, such as a brain tumor; Whereas many people with aphasia also have weakness or paralysis in the right leg and right arm, usually due to damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, which controls language and movement on the right side of the body; Whereas the effects of aphasia may include a loss of, or reduction in, the ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write, but the intelligence of a person with aphasia remains intact; Whereas, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (referred to in this preamble as the NINDS Whereas strokes are a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States; Whereas the NINDS estimates that there are approximately 5,000,000 stroke survivors in the United States; Whereas the NINDS estimates that people in the United States suffer approximately 750,000 strokes per year, with about 1/3 Whereas, according to the NINDS, aphasia affects at least 1,000,000 people in the United States; Whereas the NINDS estimates that more than 200,000 people in the United States acquire aphasia each year; Whereas the people of the United States should strive to learn more about aphasia and to promote research, rehabilitation, and support services for people with aphasia and aphasia caregivers throughout the United States; and Whereas people with aphasia and their caregivers envision a world that recognizes the silent That the Senate (1) designates June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of aphasia; (3) recognizes that strokes, a primary cause of aphasia, are the third-largest cause of death and disability in the United States; (4) acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people experiencing aphasia and their caregivers; (5) supports efforts to make the voices of people with aphasia heard, because people with aphasia are often unable to communicate with others; and (6) encourages all people in the United States to observe National Aphasia Awareness Month with appropriate events and activities.

Summary: Designates June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage) and make the voices of people with aphasia heard. Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people experiencing aphasia and their caregivers.
Supporting the designation of March 2013, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Supporting the designation of March 2013, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States, killing more non-smokers than any other cancer; Whereas every year it is estimated that more than 135,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 individuals die from the disease; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screening can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 1. General authority In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (in this resolution referred to as the committee (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. Expenses for period ending September 30, 2013 The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 under this resolution shall not exceed $4,080,061, of which amount (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 72a(i) (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). 3. Expenses and agency contributions (a) Expenses of the committee (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required Vouchers shall not be required for (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. (b) Agency contributions There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations

Summary: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.
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. Schumer, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Warner, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Chambliss. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Schumer, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Blunt.

Summary: Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller Whereas, ninety-five current and former Senators are named as defendants in the case of Wade v. Miller Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend current and former Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the ninety-five current and former Senators named as defendants in the case of Wade v. Miller

Summary: Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the 95 current and former Senators named as defendants in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.