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Designating November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day. 

Designating November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day Whereas the management, use, and exchange of geographic information and geospatial data and analysis are essential for operations and decisionmaking in Federal agencies; Whereas Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this preamble as GIS Whereas GIS facilitates the sharing of geographic data, services, and maps through online portals such as GeoPlatform.gov; Whereas GIS helps provide shared and trusted geospatial data, services, and applications for use (1) by the public; and (2) by government agencies and partners of government agencies to meet their mission needs; Whereas GIS is an interdisciplinary tool used by students, teachers, researchers, universities, and practitioners in numerous fields and disciplines; Whereas geography is identified as a core academic subject eligible for Federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 11495 Whereas GIS helps foster collaboration and partnerships in the advancement of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (referred to in this preamble as the NSDI Whereas GIS provides a common framework for the Federal Government and State, Tribal, and local governments, non-Federal partners, communities, constituents, professional bodies for standards, data catalogs, partnerships, and tools that make up the NSDI; Whereas GIS is used to investigate and address societal, environmental, and cultural issues, including (1) local issues; (2) global issues; (3) issues from the past; (4) issues in the present; and (5) potential future issues identified through modeling; Whereas GIS and related geospatial technologies are used in classrooms to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning; Whereas GIS fosters competition within the sector of geospatial technologies, which is considered a high-growth industry by the Department of Labor; and Whereas many Federal agencies, State and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and universities will join with others around the world to showcase their GIS mapping and geospatial applications on November 15, 2018: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day (2) encourages users of Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this resolving clause as GIS (A) to learn and explore; (B) to analyze and address societal challenges; and (C) to drive economic growth for the betterment of the people of the United States and individuals around the world.

Summary: Designates November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day. Encourages the continued use of geographic information system (GIS) technology to learn, address societal challenges, and drive economic growth.
Designating the first week of April 2018 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Designating the first week of April 2018 as National Asbestos Awareness Week Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer (such as mesothelioma), asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take between 10 and 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for those diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve the prognoses of those patients; Whereas while the consumption of asbestos within the United States has been substantially reduced, the United States continues to consume tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure already has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of those diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week That the Senate (1) designates the first week of April 2018 as National Asbestos Awareness Week (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.

Summary: Designates the first week of April 2018 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.
Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2018, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2018, 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, 2018, 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.
Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. 

Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Summary: Notifies the President of the election of the Honorable Michael C. Stenger as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU NCAA FCS Whereas NDSU has now won 14 NCAA championships; Whereas NDSU has now won its sixth NCAA Division I FCS championship in 7 years, an extraordinary achievement; Whereas NDSU has now tied the record for most NCAA Division I FCS championships with 6 in only 10 years of eligibility; Whereas the NDSU Bison have displayed tremendous resilience and skill over the past 7 seasons, with 97 wins to only 8 losses, including a streak of 33 consecutive wins; Whereas estimates state that more than 13,000 Bison fans attended the championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success of the team; and Whereas the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS championship was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team as the 2017 champions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision; (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, coaches, and staff for (A) their hard work and dedication on a historic season; and (B) fostering a continuing tradition of athletic and academic excellence; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the Bison while the Bison sought to capture a sixth Division I Football Championship Subdivision championship for North Dakota State University.

Summary: Congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
Congratulating the Maryland Terrapins mens soccer team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I mens soccer national championship.

Congratulating the Maryland Terrapins mens soccer team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I mens soccer national championship. Whereas, on December 9, 2018, the Maryland Terrapins mens soccer team of the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in this preamble as the University of Maryland Terps NCAA Whereas the 2018 NCAA Division I national championship is the fourth national championship in the history of the mens soccer program at the University of Maryland, making the University of Maryland the sixth school in the United States to win 4 national mens soccer titles; Whereas 3 of the 4 national mens soccer titles won by the University of Maryland Terps were won under the leadership of head coach Sasho Cirovski, who is the ninth coach in the United States to win 3 Division I national titles; Whereas, in the last 11 games of the season, the University of Maryland Terps had 9 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, after starting the season with 4 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws; Whereas the University of Maryland Terps scored in each of the last 12 games of the season after not scoring in the first 476 minutes of the season; Whereas the University of Maryland Terps finished the season without conceding a goal in the last 500 minutes of play, which includes the entire 2018 NCAA tournament; Whereas the senior midfielder for the University of Maryland Terps, Amar Sejdic, was named the NCAA Tournament Offensive Most Outstanding Player; Whereas Eli Crognale, Donovan Pines, Ben Di Rosa, and Dayne St. Clair were named to the All-Tournament Team; Whereas Donovan Pines was named a United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-American; and Whereas Amar Sejdic and Dayne St. Clair were named United Soccer Coaches All-Region selections: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Maryland Terrapins mens soccer team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I mens soccer national championship; (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff of the University of Maryland whose perseverance and dedication to excellence helped propel the Maryland Terrapins mens soccer team to win the championship; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) the chancellor of the University System of Maryland, Robert L. Caret; (B) the president of the University of Maryland, College Park, Wallace D. Loh; and (C) the head coach of the University of Maryland, College Park mens soccer team, Sasho Cirovski.

Summary: Congratulates the University of Maryland men's soccer team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Division I men's soccer championship.
Designating March 2, 2018, as Read Across America Day. 

Designating March 2, 2018, as Read Across America Day Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success and a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association to designate March 2, the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel (commonly known as Dr. Seuss That the Senate (1) designates March 2, 2018, as Read Across America Day (2) honors (A) all authors for their success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; and (B) the 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages (A) parents, educators, and communities to read with children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day and promote a love of reading and opportunities for all children to see themselves reflected in literature in honor of the commitment of the Senate to building a country of readers; and (B) the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates March 2, 2018, as Read Across America Day. Honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Designating September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Designating September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight, and be mindful of, the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month That the Senate designates September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.

Summary: Designates September 2018 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
Designating May 2018 as Older Americans Month. 

Designating May 2018 as Older Americans Month Whereas President John F. Kennedy first designated May as Senior Citizens Month Whereas, in 1963, only approximately 17,000,000 individuals living in the United States were age 65 or older, approximately 1/3 Whereas, in 2017, there were more than 51,600,000 individuals age 65 or older in the United States, and those individuals account for 15.8 percent of the total population of the United States; Whereas approximately 10,000 individuals in the United States turn age 65 each day; Whereas, in 2016, more than 9,228,000 veterans of the Armed Forces were age 65 or older; Whereas older individuals in the United States rely on Federal programs, such as programs under the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 42 U.S.C. 1395 42 U.S.C. 1396 Whereas the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3001 (1) supportive services to help individuals in the United States who are age 60 or older maintain maximum independence in the homes and communities of those individuals; and (2) funding for programs, including nutrition services, transportation, and care management, to assist more than 11,000,000 older individuals in the United States each year; Whereas, compared to older individuals in the United States in past generations, older individuals in the United States in 2018 are working longer, living longer, and enjoying healthier, more active, and more independent lifestyles; Whereas more than 5,600,000 individuals in the United States age 65 or older continue to work as full-time, year-round employees; Whereas older individuals in the United States play an important role in society by continuing to contribute their experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; Whereas older individuals in the United States play vital roles in their communities and remain involved in volunteer work, the arts, cultural activities, and activities relating to mentorship and civic engagement; and Whereas a society that recognizes the success of older individuals and continues to enhance the access of older individuals to quality and affordable health care will (1) encourage the ongoing participation and heightened independence of those individuals; and (2) ensure the continued safety and well-being of those individuals: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 2018 as Older Americans Month (2) encourages the people of the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish by (A) emphasizing the importance and leadership of older individuals through public recognition of the ongoing achievements of the older individuals; (B) presenting opportunities for older individuals to share their wisdom, experience, and skills with younger generations; and (C) recognizing older individuals as valuable assets in strengthening communities across the United States.

Summary: Designates May 2018&nbsp;as Older Americans Month.
Authorizing a Senator to bring a young son or daughter of the Senator onto the floor of the Senate during votes. 

Authorizing a Senator to bring a young son or daughter of the Senator onto the floor of the Senate during votes. 1. Authorization for Senators to bring young children onto the floor of the Senate Notwithstanding rule XXIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a Senator who has a son or daughter (as defined in section 101 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2611

Summary: Authorizes a Senator who has a son or daughter under age one to bring such child onto the floor of the Senate during votes.
Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States. Whereas tens of thousands of pages of documents relating to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States remain classified by the Federal Government; Whereas the Federal Government may properly classify and control access to information in order to protect sources and methods of collecting critical information in defense of the country and the people of the United States; Whereas the contents of these documents are necessary for a full public understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the decision to maintain the classified status of many of these documents prevents the people of the United States from having access to information about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including the involvement of certain foreign governments in the attacks; and Whereas the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks deserve full and public disclosure of the events surrounding the attacks: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible; and (2) the survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Summary: Resolves that documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible so as to provide answers to survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States.