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Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas, in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Whereas, in 2016, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential Whereas the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 39,000,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces representing each State; Whereas, in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; Whereas, every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2016 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 28, 2016; and Whereas, by offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for the (A) ongoing contributions that the participants make to education; and (B) vital role that the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Month. 

Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Month. Whereas, according to the World Health Organization, complications from preterm birth are the worlds leading killer of children younger than 5 years of age; Whereas preterm birth is a global problem, exacting a harsh toll on families from all parts of society in every country; Whereas, in 2015, complications from preterm birth accounted for 1,000,000 deaths of children younger than 5 years of age worldwide; Whereas there are stark inequalities with respect to the survival rates of preterm babies born around the world; Whereas up to 75 percent of deaths resulting from preterm birth worldwide could be prevented through proven low-cost interventions; Whereas countries can improve maternal health and the survival rate of babies born prematurely by making strategic investments in health care systems to ensure access to (1) high quality prenatal and postnatal care; (2) quality childbirth services; (3) emergency obstetric care; and (4) comprehensive care for affected newborns; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, premature birth is the leading contributor to infant death in the United States and poses the risk of lifelong health problems for babies who survive; Whereas, while the preterm birth rate in the United States decreased from a peak of 12.8 percent in 2006 to 9.6 percent in 2015, the rate remains too high; Whereas many communities in the United States experience significant racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth rates; Whereas, in 2005, the Institute of Medicine estimated that the annual societal economic cost associated with preterm birth in the United States was $26,200,000,000; and Whereas preterm births can be prevented through evidence-based public health programs, including through the reduction of risk factors, such as tobacco use and early elective deliveries, and the promotion of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes November 2016 as World Prematurity Month (2) supports efforts in the United States, and recognizes efforts abroad, to (A) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health; and (B) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm; and (3) honors individuals working in the United States and internationally to reduce the number of preterm births.

Summary: Recognizes November 2016 as World Prematurity Month. Expresses support for efforts to: (1) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health, and (2) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm. Honors individuals working to reduce the number of preterm births.
Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterlings family to find abducted children and support the families of those children.

Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterlings family to find abducted children and support the families of those children. Whereas Jacob Wetterlings parents faced the unimaginable tragedy of having their 11-year-old son, Jacob Wetterling, abducted near their home in Stearns County, Minnesota, on October 22, 1989; Whereas Jacob Wetterling was taken at gunpoint and his disappearance remained unsolved for nearly 27 years; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings body was not recovered until September of 2016; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings mother bravely turned her grief into action and devoted her life to advocating for missing and exploited children; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings mother has become a nationally recognized educator on child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings mother serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings parents co-founded the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center to educate communities about child safety issues to prevent child exploitation and abductions; Whereas Jacob Wetterlings mother authored the publication When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide Whereas Jacob Wetterlings mother served for more than 7 years as Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for the Minnesota Department of Health; Whereas the Star Tribune selected Jacob Wetterlings mother as one of the 100 Most Influential Minnesotans of the Century Whereas the efforts of Jacob Wetterlings mother led to the passage of the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act ( Public Law 103322 Whereas Jacob Wetterlings memory lives on through the efforts of the Wetterling family: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the life of Jacob Wetterling; and (2) recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterlings family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.

Summary: Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week. Whereas countless families in the United States live with hunger every day and do not have access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods; Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and promote sustainability; Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutritious source of fresh produce donations for local food pantries and social service agencies; Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain control over the quality, variety, and cost of their food supply; Whereas community gardening encourages individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to work together, foster a better sense of community, and improve the quality of their lives; Whereas community-based youth and school gardening programs encourage personal self-esteem and healthy attitudes toward learning; Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development; Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve open spaces for present and future generations; Whereas community gardens and other green spaces (1) provide a more livable environment in municipalities throughout the United States; and (2) present a positive local image to the residents of, and visitors to, a community; Whereas community gardens help provide local food banks with fresh produce for individuals in need; and Whereas the last week of September 2017 is an appropriate week to designate as National Community Gardening Awareness Week That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including (1) raising awareness of the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; (2) improving access to public land for the development of sustainable food projects; (3) encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and (4) supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations (A) to promote the development and expansion of community gardens; and (B) to increase the accessibility of community gardens to disadvantaged population groups.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including: raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; encouraging growth of community gardens; and supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.
Designating March 3, 2017, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.

Designating March 3, 2017, as National Speech and Debate Education Day Whereas it is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating with and without technology; Whereas speech and debate education offers students myriad forms of public speaking through which students may develop talent and exercise unique voice and character; Whereas speech and debate education gives students the 21st-century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; Whereas critical analysis and effective communication allow important ideas, texts, and philosophies the opportunity to flourish; Whereas personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, question, and dissent with reason and compassion; Whereas students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work; Whereas teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, afterschool, and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and opportunities; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact of providing people of the United States with the confidence and preparation to both discern and share views; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy; Whereas the National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of speech and debate education and the integration of speech and debate education across grade levels and disciplines: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 3, 2017, as National Speech and Debate Education Day (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.

Summary: Designates March 3, 2017, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
Recognizing the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.

Recognizing the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017. Whereas December 10, 2017, marks a historic bicentennial, denoting 200 years since the State of Mississippi was admitted to the Union; Whereas this momentous occasion marks a time for Mississippians and all people of the United States to remember the past and celebrate the future, including the significant contributions of the State of Mississippi to the culture, governance, and intellect of the United States; Whereas on March 1, 1817, President James Madison signed into law An Act to enable the people of the western part of the Mississippi territory to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of such state into the union, on an equal footing with the original states Whereas on December 10, 1817, the United States approved the Mississippi Constitution and admitted the State of Mississippi as the 20th State of the Union; Whereas the history of Mississippi is most deeply rooted in the people and land of Mississippi, which has produced a unique and rich culture distinct from any other State; Whereas in the 200 years since the birth of Mississippi as a sovereign State, the citizens of Mississippi have made many significant achievements in agriculture, art, cuisine, industry, literature, music, science, and many other important areas; Whereas Mississippians have shown their patriotism to the United States through their dedicated service to the protection of the United States through every major conflict; Whereas the land of Mississippi has produced crops, timber, and protein for the United States and the world while surviving the devastation of hurricanes and other natural disasters over the course of the history of Mississippi; and Whereas the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of the past 200 years of history of Mississippi as a State and has planned numerous major events in coordination with communities, which will culminate on December 9, 2017, with the grand opening of (1) the Museum of Mississippi History; and (2) the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the momentous occasion of the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017; (2) encourages all Mississippians to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) the Governor of Mississippi; (B) the National Archives; and (C) the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Summary: Recognizes the bicentennial of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.
Supporting the designation of September 2017 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Supporting the designation of September 2017 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Whereas September has been declared National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2017 is Join the Voices for Recovery: Strengthen Families and Communities Whereas drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with more than 63,000 lethal drug overdoses in 2016 or approximately 170 lethal drug overdoses per day in 2016; Whereas drug overdose is now the leading cause of death in individuals in the United States under age 50; and Whereas the motto of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is Prevention WorksTreatment is EffectivePeople Recover That the Senate joins the voices for recovery to strengthen families and communities by (1) recognizing the importance of education and prevention of substance use disorder and the critical importance and effectiveness of treatment for substance use disorder; (2) recognizing the possibility of recovery from substance use disorder in this and every month; and (3) honoring and celebrating (A) the achievements of the more than 25,000,000 people of the United States who are in recovery from substance use disorder; and (B) the tens of millions of recovery allies who support those people.

Summary: Recognizes the importance of education, prevention, and treatment&nbsp;of substance use disorder. Honors those in recovery from substance use disorder and the allies who support them.
Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries.

Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries. Whereas since May 22, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for multiple terrorist attacks against civilians that have left more than 180 dead and many more wounded; Whereas ISIS frequently claims attacks perpetrated by individual actors or other groups for propaganda purposes; Whereas the people of the United Kingdom are grieving following two terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in London on June 4 and Manchester on May 22 that targeted and killed innocent men, women, and children; Whereas government forces in the Philippines are currently fighting ISIS militants in Mindanao, including ISIS-affiliated fighters from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Chechnya, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, who launched an assault in Marawi City on May 23 in an apparent effort to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia; Whereas ISIS has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing three policemen; Whereas ISIS targeted Coptic Christians in Egypt during an attack on a bus on May 26, killing 26 people; Whereas 22 people were killed when ISIS detonated a car bomb at a Baghdad ice cream parlor, killing Iraqi families gathering with their children to break the Ramadan fast, and then detonated a second bomb killing elderly Iraqis collecting their pensions; Whereas a terrorist attack claimed by ISIS killed one person in Melbourne, Australia and wounded three police officers; Whereas on June 7, in an attack claimed by ISIS, at least 12 people were killed when gunmen and suicide bombers targeted Iran's parliament and a shrine in two coordinated attacks across Tehran; Whereas these reprehensible attacks have no place in a peaceful world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns ISIS horrific terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of these attacks and their families; (3) expresses solidarity with the people of United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran; and (4) recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the Global Coalition working to defeat ISIS.

Summary: Condemns the terrorist attacks committed by ISIS in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran. Recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the global coalition working to defeat it.
Designating July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Designating July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on fraud and misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Founding Fathers unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing government records and providing monetary assistance for the reasonable legal expenses necessary to prevent retaliation against the whistleblowers; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas, in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to blow the whistle (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.

Summary: Designates July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.