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Relating to the death of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa.

Relating to the death of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa. Whereas Roger William Jepsen was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and grew up on a nearby family farm; Whereas Roger William Jepsen attended Iowa State Teachers College, which is known today as the University of Northern Iowa, and later attended Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology in 1950 and a masters degree in guidance counseling in 1953; Whereas Roger William Jepsen served his country in the United States Army for 14 years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and later in the Army Reserve; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was elected to the Board of Supervisors of Scott County, Iowa, as an Iowa State Senator, and as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was elected to the Senate in 1978 and served the people of Iowa in the Senate with honor and distinction for 1 term; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was appointed by President Reagan as Special Representative of the President to Madagascar in 1985 and to the State of Israel on the occasion of the funeral of Moshe Dayan; and Whereas Roger William Jepsen was known for his dedication to the State of Iowa, his fiscal responsibility, and his work on farm policy: Now, therefore, be it That (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen, former member of the United States Senate from the State of Iowa; (2) the Senate respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate (A) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen.

Summary: This resolution mourns the death of former Senator Roger William Jepsen and requests that an enrolled copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the Senator.
Designating October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Designating October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States. Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; and (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; Whereas a time capsule for a national day of remembrance has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of workers of the nuclear weapons program that relate to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium workers.
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent schemes targeting seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those schemes, and to improve protections from those schemes for seniors.

Supporting the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Whereas millions of older adults in the United States (referred to in this preamble as seniors Whereas other types of fraud perpetrated against seniors include health care fraud, health insurance fraud, counterfeit prescription drug fraud, funeral and cemetery fraud, anti-aging Whereas, in 2020, scammers are exploiting the ongoing coronavirus crisis to prey on seniors through a variety of scams, including economic impact payment scams, test kit scams, contact tracing scams, and work-from-home scams; Whereas the Government Accountability Office has estimated that seniors lose a staggering $2,900,000,000 each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams; Whereas, since 2013, the fraud hotline of the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate has received more than 9,500 complaints reporting possible scams from individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Whereas the ease with which criminals contact seniors through the internet and telephone increases as more creative schemes emerge; Whereas, according to the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2019 released by the Federal Trade Commission, people age 60 or older reported losing approximately $445,000,000 to fraud in 2019, with a median loss for victims age 80 or older of $1,600, more than triple the median amount lost by victims between the ages of 50 and 59; Whereas senior fraud is underreported by victims due to shame, stigma, and lack of information about where to report fraud; and Whereas May 15, 2020, is an appropriate day to establish as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day That the Senate (1) supports the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day (2) recognizes National Senior Fraud Awareness Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the barrage of scams that individuals age 65 or older in the United States (referred to in this resolution as seniors (3) recognizes that law enforcement, consumer protection groups, area agencies on aging, and financial institutions all play vital roles in (A) preventing the proliferation of scams targeting seniors in the United States; and (B) educating seniors about those scams; (4) encourages (A) the implementation of policies to prevent scams targeting seniors; and (B) the improvement of efforts to protect seniors from those scams; and (5) honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals and organizations that work tirelessly to fight against scams targeting seniors.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week.

Designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas, during the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, public works professionals have continued to provide essential services, placing themselves at increased risk of infection; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of May 17-May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week and recognizes the contributions of public works professionals.
Encouraging the Government and the people of the United States to Buy American.

Encouraging the Government and the people of the United States to Buy American Whereas, on July 15, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 13881 titled Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials 41 U.S.C. 8301 Whereas American-made products are developed under strict regulations and undergo testing to ensure their compliance with the highest safety standards; Whereas American-made products are produced by workers under a regulatory framework that supports fair wages and safe working conditions; Whereas purchasing American-made products not only bolsters American manufacturing, it also supports communities and families throughout the United States; Whereas, according to the Manufacturing Institute, each dollar spent in sales of manufactured products supports $1.33 in output from other sectors of the economy; Whereas, according to a 2019 report by the Economic Policy Institute titled Updated employment multipliers for the U.S. economy Whereas, according to a 2017 poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, when buying products, nearly 70 percent of Americans find it important that the products they buy were made in the United States; Whereas strengthening American manufacturing improves both the quantity and the quality of employment in the United States, produces innovation and the seeds for future industries, and supports the global competitiveness of the United States; Whereas a strong American manufacturing base is essential to both a healthy economy and to revitalizing the United States economy as it recovers from the global COVID19 pandemic; Whereas a strong domestic supply chain is critical to national security and public safety; Whereas the global COVID19 pandemic presented significant challenges for the globally interconnected supply chain of medical products and has heightened the need for supply chain security of a variety of critical materials and products; Whereas the United States should strengthen and diversify the security of critical supply chains by prioritizing American manufacturing and production, and when necessary work closely with trusted allied nations to ensure global cooperation in times of need; and Whereas, regarding the manufacturing of critical medical supplies and products essential to national security, the United States must decrease its dependence on foreign nations and boost domestic manufacturing to increase the national stock piles to ensure the United States has a healthy domestic industrial base that can handle any future surge in need for these supplies: Now, therefore, be it That (1) it is the policy of the United States to Buy American (2) the Senate supports American manufacturing and strengthening our American manufacturing base; and (3) the Senate encourages Americans to Buy American

Summary: This resolution declares that it is U.S. policy to Buy American, and it expresses the Senate's support for American manufacturing.
Honoring the memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante on the second anniversary of her passing. 

Honoring the memory of Jereima Jeri Whereas Jereima Jeri Jeri Bustamante Whereas, after moving from Panama to the United States with her family, Jeri Bustamante (1) attended Miami Beach Senior High School; and (2) earned a Bachelors Degree in Communication and Media Sciences and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University; Whereas Jeri Bustamante had a tireless work ethic and a passion for communication, and paid for her education by working while enrolled in school; Whereas that tireless work ethic propelled Jeri Bustamante to professional success, beginning with an internship at a Miami television station and culminating in a period of service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott; Whereas the enthusiasm, compassion, tenacity, and vibrant energy of Jeri Bustamante are greatly missed by her family, friends, and coworkers; Whereas the spirit of Jeri Bustamante lives on through the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which aims to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their goals and pursue the American Dream through a college education; and Whereas April 8, 2020, marks 2 years since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima Jeri Jeri Bustamante (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; (3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains possible for any individual who, following the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and memory of Jereima &quot;Jeri&quot; Bustamante and encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on her legacy.
Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the world; Whereas, in 2020, an estimated (1) 27,600 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 11,010 people in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 32 percent; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2020 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, supports efforts to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer, and recognizes the need for further research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
Designating October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. 

Designating October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: This resolution designates October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week. 

Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing can help improve the equal enforcement of the laws; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of October 4-October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week.