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Designating July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day.

Designating July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day Whereas leiomyosarcoma is a malignant sarcoma subtype, one of 70 to 100 such subtypes, that arises in smooth muscle and has several subtypes itself due to its vascularity and bone invasion; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is designated by the National Institutes of Health as a rare form of cancer; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is largely resistant to standard chemotherapy treatments, radiation treatments, and immunotherapy trials, with 40-year-old chemotherapy treatments still in use; Whereas leiomyosarcoma affects all age groups, including children, young adults, the middle-aged, and the elderly, and all genders; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is diagnosed in more than 2,000 individuals in the United States each year; Whereas, with respect to leiomyosarcoma, research and clinical trials remain complicated and extremely costly due to the difficulty of recruiting patients; Whereas survival and longevity for individuals with leiomyosarcoma has not significantly improved for at least 30 years; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of leiomyosarcoma patients; Whereas researchers continue to strive to improve quality of life for leiomyosarcoma patients, improve outcomes in clinical trials, and promote enhanced survivorship; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day (2) recognizes the challenges faced by leiomyosarcoma patients; and (3) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States working to improve the quality of life of leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

Summary: This resolution designates July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that grows in the smooth muscles of the hollow organs (e.g., intestines, stomach, and bladder) of the body.
Designating March 18, 2023, as National Osceola Turkey Day.

Designating March 18, 2023, as National Osceola Turkey Day Whereas wild turkey has been an important part of the history and family traditions of the United States; Whereas wild turkey was on the table at the very first Thanksgiving, and turkey continues to be a mainstay during many holiday traditions; Whereas wild turkey is a healthy, organic, and delicious source of lean protein; Whereas 5 subspecies of wild turkey inhabit North America; Whereas, in the United States, turkey hunters have spent $76,900,000 per year since 1985 with an economic impact of $128,700,000 annually; Whereas Florida has a rich history of wild turkey hunting, management, and research; Whereas Florida is home to the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, which is the largest public-private partnership program in the United States for the maintenance of wild turkey habitat on wildlife management areas and other public lands open to hunting; Whereas, since the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program began in 1994, upwards of 1,000,000 acres of upland habitat have received funding for turkey habitat management efforts; Whereas, in the 2022 Florida spring wild turkey season, 25,290 hunters participated in turkey hunting, including 4,744 non-residents of the Sunshine State; Whereas, in Florida, revenue generated from the sale of wild turkey permits is used for conservation, research, and management of wild turkeys or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting; Whereas turkey hunters are an important part of the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, and the money generated from the sale of turkey permits, which are a requirement for hunting wild turkeys in Florida unless exempt, allows the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to make significant contributions to the program each year; Whereas Florida is home to 2 subspecies of wild turkey, the eastern wild turkey and the Osceola or Florida wild turkey; Whereas the Osceola is 1 of 5 subspecies of wild turkey in North America; Whereas the Osceola turkey exists only in peninsular Florida; Whereas the Osceola subspecies of wild turkey is often perceived as mysterious and the most difficult to harvest because of its small geographic range and the often swampy habitat where it is found; Whereas hunters in pursuit of all 4 subspecies of turkey in the United States, known as a Grand Slam Whereas March 4, 2023, is the opening day of turkey harvesting season in part of Florida, and March 18, 2023, is the opening day for the entire state: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 18, 2023, as National Osceola Turkey Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates March 18, 2023, as National Osceola Turkey Day.
Recognizing December 17 as Wright Brothers Day and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight. 

Recognizing December 17 as Wright Brothers Day Whereas, on December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright (referred to in this preamble as the Wright Brothers Whereas the Wright Brothers continued their experiments and flights in the United States and throughout Europe for people to see the miracle of flight; Whereas the successful first flight by the Wright Brothers launched a new era of exploration, from the solo transatlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh, to the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong, and beyond; Whereas people of the United States achieved the first supersonic flight less than 50 years after the first flight by the Wright Brothers, and achieved manned spaceflight less than 60 years after the first flight by the Wright Brothers; Whereas the modern commercial aviation system that links the world through commerce, trade, and travel owes its existence to the work of the Wright Brothers; Whereas the 3-axis control system devised for the Wright Flyer Whereas the original Wright Flyer Whereas the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually to the location of the first flight by the Wright Brothers; Whereas the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio, welcomes more than 90,000 visitors annually to the locations where the Wright Brothers lived, worked, and conducted many test flights; Whereas the Wright Brothers gave rise to a world of aviation supported and enjoyed by enthusiasts, hobbyists, and aeronautical professionals across the world; Whereas the Wright Brothers finally realized the ancient and universal human aspiration to defy gravity; Whereas, in 1959 and 1961, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, joint resolutions designating December 17 as Wright Brothers Day Whereas, in 1963, Public Law 88209 36 U.S.C. 143 Wright Brothers Day Whereas the inventive, courageous, and perseverant nature of the Wright Brothers exemplifies the spirit of the United States and the people of the United States; Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes December 17 as Wright Brothers Day (2) commemorates December 17, 2023, as the 120th anniversary of the first flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe Wright Brothers Day

Summary: This resolution recognizes December 17 as Wright Brothers Day and commemorates December 17, 2023, as the 120th anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright's first flight.
Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.

Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the report of the Department of Energy entitled United States Energy & Employment Report 2023 Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs contribute to the growth of local economies; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (5) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the leadership of the United States in the global energy marketplace and in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of September 25-29 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.
Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday.

Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday Whereas the art of making sugar and syrup from the sap of the maple tree (also known as acer saccharinum) was developed by Native Americans of the Northeastern United States; Whereas the production of maple syrup in Maine has a seasonal window between January and May, which is when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day; Whereas Maine accounts for 17 percent of United States production of maple syrup and is the third largest producer among the States; Whereas Maine maple syrup producers make more than 575,000 gallons of syrup annually, generating more than $27,000,000 for the Maine economy; Whereas maple syrup production in Maine supports more than 560 full-time and part-time jobs that generate more than $17,300,000 in wages; Whereas Maine Maple Sunday has been observed for 40 years, with more than 100 sugarhouses participating from Aroostook to York County, Maine, and attracting thousands of visitors annually; Whereas Maine Maple Sunday is always observed the fourth Sunday in March; and Whereas on March 26, 2023, Maine maple syrup producers will host the 40th annual Maine Maple Sunday: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday (2) recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of Maine.

Summary: This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday. It also recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the state of Maine.
Designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as National Park Week.

Designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as National Park Week Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park as the first national park for the enjoyment of the people of the United States; Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress established the National Park Service with the mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations; Whereas the National Park Service continues to protect and manage the majestic landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and iconic cultural and historical sites of the United States; Whereas the units of the National Park System can be found in every State and many territories of the United States and many of those units embody the rich natural and cultural heritage of the United States, reflect a unique national story through people and places, and offer countless opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, cultural exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration; Whereas, in 2022, the national parks of the United States attracted nearly 312,000,000 recreational visits, an increase of 5 percent over 2021 visitation levels; Whereas visits and visitors to the national parks of the United States are important economic drivers, responsible for contributing $42,500,000,000 in spending to the national economy in 2021; Whereas the dedicated employees of the National Park Service carry out their mission to protect the units of the National Park System so that the vibrant culture, diverse wildlife, and priceless resources of these unique places will endure for perpetuity; and Whereas the people of the United States have inherited the remarkable legacy of the National Park System and are entrusted with the preservation of the National Park System throughout its second century: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as National Park Week (2) encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support the treasured national parks of the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates April 22-30, 2023, as National Park Week. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support the national parks of the United States.
Designating July 30, 2023, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Designating July 30, 2023, 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 passed 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, 2023, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation passed on July 30, 1778 (relating to whistleblowers), by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of the taxpayers of the United States, 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: This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
Designating March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day.

Designating March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day Whereas the United States proudly recognizes agriculture as one of the most impactful industries of the United States, and acknowledges the countless women who help agriculture prosper both in the United States and abroad; Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United States, making up more than 1/3 Whereas, in 2017, farms operated by women in the United States sold $148,000,000,000 in agricultural products, accounting for 38 percent of the total agriculture sales in the United States for that year; Whereas, in addition to leading farming operations, women working in agriculture make a difference across the United States in various commodity and industry fields, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, and agribusiness and advocacy, which extend benefits to individuals across the globe through the international trade of the United States; Whereas the United States recognizes that women are vital in fostering the next generation of the agricultural workforce by promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM Whereas March is National Womens History Month; and Whereas female professionals, instructors, and leaders in the agricultural field should be celebrated for their efforts during National Ag Week, which takes place between March 20 and March 24, 2023: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day (2) recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more; and (3) encourages all citizens to (A) recognize women working in agriculture; and (B) praise the significant positive impact those women have on the food resources and the agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to (i) enter the agricultural field, which is a high-demand field of work; (ii) cultivate opportunities to lead; and (iii) feed a hungry world.

Summary: This resolution designates March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Chinese Communist Partys espionage mission to send a surveillance balloon across the United States, in violation of international law, is unacceptable and should be condemned.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Chinese Communist Partys espionage mission to send a surveillance balloon across the United States, in violation of international law, is unacceptable and should be condemned. Whereas, on January 28, 2023, the Chinese Communist Party flew a balloon aircraft into United States airspace in Alaska to conduct surveillance; Whereas, on January 31, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon reentered United States airspace over Idaho; Whereas, on February 1, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Montana; Whereas, on February 2, 2023, the Department of Defense confirmed its detection and tracking of the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon Whereas, on February 3, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Missouri; and Whereas, at 2:39 p.m. on February 4, 2023, the United States military shot down the Chinese surveillance balloon using a single AIM9X air-to-air missile fired from a F22 Raptor off the coast of Surfside Beach, South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Partys invasion of United States airspace to conduct surveillance; (2) affirms that it is the policy of the United States to protect the sovereignty and integrity of United States airspace from foreign and hostile state actors, especially the People's Republic of China; and (3) calls on the President to be transparent with the American people and Congress regarding this latest spying incident and all other attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to conduct surveillance on United States citizens, territory, and assets.

Summary: This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) invasion of U.S. airspace to conduct surveillance. The resolution also (1) affirms that U.S. airspace should be protected from foreign and hostile state actors, and (2) calls on the President to be transparent regarding this spying attempt and all other attempts by the CCP to surveil U.S. citizens, territory, and assets.
Expressing support for the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day.

Expressing support for the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day Whereas George Washington Carver was one of the greatest agricultural scientists and humanitarians in the United States in the 20th century; Whereas George Washington Carver was born enslaved in Missouri circa 1864 and eventually pursued higher education at Simpson College in Iowa; Whereas George Washington Carver was the first Black student and first Black faculty member at Iowa State University and later earned international renown at Tuskegee University in Alabama where he served as a faculty member for more than 45 years and as Agricultural Director; Whereas George Washington Carver gained an international reputation for his research, teaching, and outreach and created hundreds of agricultural products, including new varieties of peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and other crops; and Whereas the humanitarian efforts of George Washington Carver changed the lives of countless farmers and families in poverty: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day to celebrate and commemorate George Washington Carver's enduring legacy and contributions to the United States.