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Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Whereas Congressman Ronald Jack Wright was a sixth-generation Texan, a loving father and husband, a loyal friend, and a committed public servant to the people of the 6th Congressional District of Texas and north Texas; Whereas Mr. Wright was a constant presence in the Arlington and Tarrant County community, being honored with several civic awards and distinctions for his work in the community, such as helping found and run the Arlington Night Shelter, and founding the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, which has granted over $25,000,000 to his hometown community; Whereas Mr. Wright served on the Arlington City Council from 2000 to 2008, the last 4 years of which he served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arlington; Whereas, while serving on the Arlington City Council, Mr. Wright was the District Director for Congressman Joe Barton from 2000 to 2009 and was Congressman Barton’s Chief of Staff from 2009 to 2011; Whereas Mr. Wright was appointed Tax Assessor-Collector for Tarrant County in 2011 and was elected to a full term by voters in 2012 and was reelected to the position in 2016; Whereas Mr. Wright was elected in November 2018 and sworn in to serve as Representative of the 6th Congressional District of Texas in January 2019, where he was known by his constituents, colleagues, and staff as a warm-hearted, compassionate man, a conservative statesman, and a beacon of strength; and Whereas Congressman Wright passed away on February 7, 2021, and it is fitting that the United States House of Representatives recognize him for his career and contributions toward public service, the people of Texas, and the American people: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright; (2) extends its condolences to the wife and family of Ron Wright; and (3) commends Ron Wright for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Representative Ronald Wright and extends the condolences of the House of Representatives to his wife and family.
Recognizing the role of loneliness and isolation in public health.

Whereas the United States faces increasing rates of loneliness and isolation, impacting the general population’s mental health and well-being for citizens of all ages; Whereas the 2019 Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index data reports 61 percent of United States adults are considered lonely, a rise from 54 percent in 2018; Whereas the 2018 Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index data reports 41 percent of adults age 66 and older report feeling lonely, and 79 percent of adults age 18 to 24 report feeling lonely; Whereas the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports loneliness and isolation in older adults are strongly associated with greater incidences of morbidity, cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, a decreased quality of life, and an increased risk of early death from all causes; Whereas in an effort to combat loneliness and isolation, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends raising awareness of the issue and continuing research into loneliness; Whereas the Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, declared an epidemic of loneliness and isolation on May 2, 2023; and Whereas the Surgeon General released an advisory on the impacts of loneliness and isolation on public health outcomes in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Americans, of all ages, report feelings of loneliness or isolation; (2) recognizes the impact of loneliness and isolation on one’s health and well-being; (3) promotes the awareness of loneliness and isolation and its impacts; and (4) supports continued research into efforts for combating loneliness and isolation.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the effects of loneliness and isolation on the health and well-being of all Americans and supports research to combat the effects.
Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.

Whereas more than 83,000 personnel of the United States are still unaccounted-for around the world from past wars and conflicts; Whereas, though recognizing that an estimated 50,000 of these World War II personnel, were lost deep at sea and are unlikely ever to be recovered, thousands of families and friends have waited decades for the accounting of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the families of these brave Americans deserve our Nation’s best efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting for their missing loved ones; Whereas the National League of POW/MIA Families, and their iconic POW/MIA flag, pioneered the accounting effort since 1970 and has been joined in this humanitarian quest for answers by the Korean War, Cold War and World War II families, fully supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, Special Forces Association, Special Operations Association, Rolling Thunder, and other more recently formed groups, and thousands of families are yearning and advocating for answers concerning the fates of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the Department of Defense is to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing members of the Armed Forces of the United States, designated civilians of the Department, and other designated personnel; and Whereas the recovery and investigation teams of the Department of Defense deploy to countries around the world to account as fully as possible for these missing and otherwise unaccounted-for personnel of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and other elements of the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and all foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account as fully as possible for all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States around the world; and (2) calls upon all foreign countries with information on missing personnel of the United States, or with missing personnel of the United States within their territories, to cooperate fully with the Government of the United States to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing personnel of the United States.

Summary: Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign countries with information on missing U.S. personnel, or with missing U.S. personnel within their territories, to cooperate with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for all such personnel.
Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week Whereas there are 34 accredited Tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 90 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a Nation; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for— (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal colleges and universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 13 percent of the students at Tribal colleges and universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies.

Whereas bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators are vital to sustaining a healthy ecosystem; Whereas pollinators are responsible for an estimated one out of every three bites of food that we eat and nearly $20,000,000,000 annually to the economy; Whereas diversity of pollinators is necessary for diversity of plant life and the stability of our food supply; Whereas several serious stressing factors have led to an alarming decline of pollinators worldwide, especially vital commercial honey bees; Whereas since 2006, over 10,000,000 hives with a value of roughly $2,000,000,000 have been lost; and Whereas a continued decline in pollinators would put our food security, economy, and healthy ecosystems at risk: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem; and (2) supports ongoing efforts to advance research and increase public awareness.

Summary: Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem. Supports ongoing efforts to advance research and increase public awareness.
Condemning and censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 28th Congressional District.

Whereas President Trump released the transcript of a call between him and the President of Ukraine; Whereas President Trump subsequently released the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019; Whereas, in a September 26, 2019, hearing on the whistleblower complaint, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff purported to relay the content of the phone call to the American people; Whereas, instead of quoting directly from the available transcript, Chairman Schiff manufactured a false retelling of the conversation between President Trump and President Zelensky; Whereas this egregiously false and fabricated retelling had no relationship to the call itself; Whereas these actions of Chairman Schiff misled the American people, bring disrepute upon the House of Representatives, and make a mockery of the impeachment process, one of this chamber’s most solemn constitutional duties; Whereas, for more than 2 years, Chairman Schiff has spread false accusations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia; Whereas, on March 20, 2017, then-Ranking Member Schiff read out false allegations from the Steele dossier accusing numerous Trump associates of colluding with Russia; Whereas then-Ranking Member Schiff falsely claimed in a March 2017 interview to have more than circumstantial evidence Whereas then-Ranking Member Schiff negotiated with Russian comedians whom he believed to be Ukrainian officials to obtain materials to damage the President of the United States politically; Whereas, according to a New York Times article on October 2, 2019, Chairman Schiff’s committee staff met with the whistleblower prior to the filing of his complaint, and staff members communicated the content of the complaint to Chairman Schiff; Whereas Chairman Schiff concealed his dealings with the whistleblower from the rest of the Intelligence Committee, and when asked directly in a television interview whether he had any contact with the whistleblower, he lied to the American people and said, We have not spoken directly with the whistleblower. Whereas members of the Intelligence Committee have lost faith in his objectivity and capabilities as Chairman, with every Republican member on the Committee having signed a letter calling for his immediate resignation as Chairman; and Whereas Chairman Schiff has hindered the ability of the Intelligence Committee to fulfill its oversight responsibilities of the Intelligence Community, an indispensable pillar of our national security: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives censures and condemns Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives; (2) Representative Adam Schiff will forthwith present himself in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Adam Schiff will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Summary: This resolution censures and condemns Representative Adam Schiff of California for certain misleading conduct.
Directing the Committee on Ethics to investigate whether Members who make false written allegations that fraud occurred in the conduct of the November 2020 Presidential election have violated the Code of Conduct and should be subject to appropriate sanction, including removal from the House.

Whereas allegations of massive voting fraud in the November 2020 Presidential election have been refuted by a variety of judges, State election officials, and the Department of Homeland Security; Whereas campaign lawsuits over voter fraud have been thrown out of court; Whereas the Trump administration has agreed to allow the formal presidential transition to President-elect Biden to begin; Whereas all 50 states and the District of Columbia have certified their Presidential election results; Whereas in a public letter, all 10 living former Secretaries of Defense declared, “Our elections have occurred. Recounts and audits have been conducted. Appropriate challenges have been addressed by the courts. Governors have certified the results. And the electoral college has voted. The time for questioning the results has passed; the time for the formal counting of the electoral college votes, as prescribed in the Constitution and statute, has arrived.”; Whereas some Members of Congress plan to reject Presidential electors from certain States on January 6, 2021, at a joint session of Congress to count electoral votes and declare election results over baseless allegations of voter fraud in the November 2020 Presidential Election; and Whereas these same members of Congress were also elected in the November 2020 election and were sworn in as Members of Congress on January 3, 2021: Now, therefore, be it 1. Investigations by Committee on Ethics of actions of Members making false allegations of voting fraud in 2020 Presidential election (a) Investigations The Committee on Ethics shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the actions of any Member who makes a false written allegation that fraud occurred in the conduct of the November 2020 Presidential election constitute a violation of the Rules of the House of Representatives, including the Code of Conduct under rule XXIII. (b) Recommendation for removal If, as the result of an investigation under this resolution, the Committee on Ethics determines that a Member has violated the Code of Conduct under rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee shall impose such sanction on the Member as the Committee determines to be appropriate, including a recommendation that the Member be removed from the House of Representatives.

Summary: This resolution requires the Committee on Ethics to investigate whether any Member of the House of Representatives violated the rules of the House by making a false written allegation that fraud occurred in the conduct of the November 2020 Presidential election. If the committee determines that such a violation occurred, it shall impose an appropriate sanction, including a recommendation that the Member be removed from the House of Representatives.
Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas, on October 14, 2015, the Minnesota Lynx won the 2015 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA); Whereas this is the third national championship for the Minnesota Lynx in 5 years; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks with only one loss in the semifinals, swept the Phoenix Mercury in the Western Conference Finals and decisively beat the Indian Fever in the first fifth-game final since 2009; Whereas a franchise record 18,933 fans attended the championship game at the Target Center in Minneapolis to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx benefit from stellar leadership from Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and Assistant Coaches Jim Petersen and Shelley Patterson, feature 5 world champion and gold medal athletes, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Asjha Jones, and Finals MVP Sylvia Fowles as well as highly talented professionals including Rebekkah Brunson, Renee Montgomery, Anna Cruz, Shae Kelley, Tricia Liston, Devereaux Peters, and Kalana Greene; and Whereas the Minnesota Lynx are one of only four WNBA teams to win more than 2 championships, and all 3 under the coaching of Cheryl Reeve: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women’s National Basketeball Association Championship; and (2) recognizes the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for the enthusiastic support of women’s professional basketball.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.
Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas.

Whereas, on July 28, 1866, Congress established six all-Black regiments, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, to help rebuild the country after the Civil War and to patrol the remote western frontier during the Indian Wars and remained active until the Army was desegregated in 1951; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers received their name because of the buffalo’s fierce bravery and fighting spirit; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside White regiments in many conflicts and were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of western lands; Whereas Buffalo Soldiers were assigned to Fort Brown near the United States-Mexico border in 1906; Whereas following the death of a White bartender, 167 men serving in the all-Black 25th Infantry Regiment of the Army were dishonorably discharged by President Theodore Roosevelt after being accused of shooting up the city of Brownsville, Texas, and the killing of a White man; Whereas these Buffalo Soldiers were not given a chance to defend themselves in legal proceedings and there was no evidence of these soldiers committing any crimes; Whereas the dishonorable discharge of the Buffalo Soldiers led to the loss of their pensions and inability to serve in Federal civil service jobs; Whereas the members of the 25th Infantry Regiment were accused of this shooting following growing tension between the White residents of Brownsville and the Black soldiers, making this accusation racially charged; Whereas, in 1972, the Army conducted a new investigation and withdrew the order of 1906, exonerating the Buffalo Soldiers and restoring their records to show that each left military service with an honorable discharge; and Whereas only one out of 167 Buffalo Soldiers falsely accused was alive by the time the original 1906 order was reversed, and no action was taken to provide compensation to their descendants: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas; (2) recognizes the dedication and courage of the Buffalo Soldiers serving in South Texas, across the country, and around the world; and (3) encourages all States to include in their educational curricula the history and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Summary: This resolution honors the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and had their honorable service restored following events that occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas, and recognizes the dedication and courage of these individuals.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 31, 2024, as "National Farmworker Awareness Week".

National Farmworker Awareness Week Whereas farmworkers are essential workers; Whereas farmworkers provide invaluable and needed goods and services; Whereas farmworkers are important and valued members of communities across the country; Whereas farm work is often highly skilled, including operating complex machinery; Whereas the Department of Agriculture estimates that agricultural and food employment accounts for 10 percent of employment in the United States; Whereas farmworkers are at an increased risk of experiencing unsafe working conditions, including exposure to pesticides and extreme weather conditions, especially high heat; Whereas farmworkers often have to wear long sleeves to protect themselves from pesticides, even during high heat; Whereas the rate of illness and injury among agricultural employees is 37 times higher than the rate for nonagricultural workers; Whereas farmworkers do not enjoy many labor protections enjoyed by other workers; Whereas natural disasters often prevent farmworkers from receiving income for weeks or months; Whereas, despite the above challenges, farmworkers have ensured a reliable food supply for the country, including during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas a week of appreciation will help younger generations learn where their food comes from; Whereas the Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency have celebrated farmworkers during National Farmworker Awareness Week Whereas National Farmworker Awareness Week Whereas the week of March 25 through March 31 is generally recognized as National Farmworker Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Farmworker Awareness Week (2) recognizes the challenging conditions in which farmworkers work; and (3) commends the significant contributions of farmworkers to our country.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Farmworker Awareness Week and commends the significant contributions of farmworkers to our country.