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Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2018, as "National Pi Day".

National Pi Day Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over thirteen trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a fundamental mathematical constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children's education; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas according to the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by students in other countries, including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas students from underrepresented minorities and from schools with high poverty rates have lower than average scores on the TIMSS survey; Whereas while through 8th grade, girls and boys have similar mathematics and science scores on the TIMSS survey, there is a significant gender gap in mathematics and physics scores at the end of high school; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and to succeed in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in mathematics and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 68 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child's education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2018, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s mathematics and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Pi Day. Encourages mathematics and science activities and programs in schools.
Expressing support for the honoring of the City Commission of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida.

Whereas the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida, was incorporated on June 22, 1961; Whereas the City is located in central Broward County on United States Highway 441; Whereas originally popular as a retirement area for northeasterners, notably New Yorkers and those of the Jewish faith, the population, toward the end of the 20th century, grew to include those with Caribbean and African-American heritage; Whereas the current population of the City numbers approximately 35,000 people, consisting of approximately 15,000 households; Whereas, in 2014, by vote of the City electorate, the government of the City was changed to provide for a governing body of five elected officials, including a Mayor elected at-large; Whereas, in November 2016, the City held municipal elections and the electorate voted into office five women of color making the City of Lauderdale Lakes the only city in the State of Florida with a City Commission composed entirely of women; and Whereas the current City Commission consists of the Mayor, Hazelle Rogers, Vice Mayor Beverly Williams, and City Commissioners Sandra Davey, Gloria Lewis, Veronica Edwards Phillips: Now, therefore, be it that the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida, for having elected the first-ever city governing body of its size that is comprised solely of women of color; and (2) commends the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida, for its progressive goals of minority representation by both women and people of color.

Summary: Recognizes Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, for having elected the first city-governing body of its size that is comprised solely of women of color. Commends the city for its progressive goals of representation by both women and people of color.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 22 through 26, 2023, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week".

Educator Mental Health Awareness Week Whereas educators such as teachers and school staff are foundational to the development of future generations of Americans; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic illuminated preexisting challenges and caused an unprecedented transformation of our Nation’s education system; Whereas educators continue to exhibit resilience and a commitment to their students and school communities in spite of workforce challenges; Whereas educators are expected to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individual students while simultaneously meeting the demands of required accountability measures, conferencing with parents, and adapting to new programs and initiatives required by State and local educational agencies; Whereas educators are still experiencing secondary trauma and compassion fatigue; Whereas a 2021 survey found that since the start of the pandemic, 27 percent of teachers self-reported symptoms consistent with clinical depression, 37 percent self-reported symptoms consistent with anxiety disorder, and 19 percent self-reported increased use of substances to cope with stress; Whereas a 2021 study found that teachers are almost twice as likely to experience frequent, job-related stress and nearly 3 times as likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general adult population; Whereas a 2021 report found that teachers are asking for more mental health training and resources, access to on-site therapeutic resources, and more time to both fulfill their professional responsibilities and to focus explicitly on their own mental health; Whereas a 2022 survey revealed that more than half of teachers said they were considering leaving the field or retiring, more now than they were before the pandemic; Whereas teacher well-being is often overlooked as a part of school health and a component of ensuring academic success; and Whereas it would be appropriate to observe the week of May 22 through May 26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Educator Mental Health Awareness Week (2) recognizes every teacher and staff’s well-being and mental health as important to the health of students nationwide; (3) applauds the unity of Federal, State, and local educational organizations working to promote public awareness of teacher and staff mental health and providing critical information and resources during trying times; and (4) encourages all to draw on Educator Mental Health Awareness Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Educator Mental Health Awareness Week.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Whereas Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s first national hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, on August 17, 1887, and emigrated to the United States where he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association; Whereas Marcus Garvey was the father of the largest African-American movement for human rights and economic self-sufficiency of all time, attracting millions of followers in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Europe; Whereas Marcus Garvey’s philosophy inspired some of the world’s great Black leaders; Whereas leading a movement for economic independence among Black Americans, Marcus Garvey became the target of surveillance and harassment by United States Government law enforcement agencies; Whereas Marcus Garvey was prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud, imprisoned, and later, deported to Jamaica; Whereas the case against Marcus Garvey was politically motivated, the charges unsubstantiated, and his conviction unjust; Whereas millions of petitioners have appealed for his exoneration; Whereas Marcus Garvey is recognized as a national hero in his native Jamaica, and as a towering figure in nations around the world; and Whereas Marcus Garvey’s life and contributions to the United States should be recognized and appropriate steps taken to restore his name and reputation in this country: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Marcus Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him by the United States Government; (2) Marcus Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures within his power to clear Marcus Garvey’s good name.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2014, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas by the end of 2014, approximately 1,665,540 new cases are expected to be diagnosed across the United States; Whereas more than 1,600 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 585,720; and Whereas February 4, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP National Assistant Principals Week Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week, and (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States.
Supporting the designation of May 13, 2021, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Whereas millions of individuals age 65 or older (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 scammers are, as of the date of adoption of this resolution, exploiting the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic to prey on seniors through a variety of scams, including Economic Impact Payment scams, test kit scams, contact tracing scams, work-from-home scams, and COVID–19 vaccine survey 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 10,000 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 2020 released by the Federal Trade Commission, people age 60 or older reported losing $592,000,000 to fraud in 2020, with a median loss for victims age 80 or older of $1,300, nearly 4 times the median amount lost by those 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 13, 2021, is an appropriate day to establish as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of 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 (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 National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.
Promoting awareness of motorcyclist profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership has continued to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 13,158,100 in 2018; Whereas, as of December 31, 2020, the ongoing National Motorcycle Profiling Survey (2015–2020), conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project, found that approximately 1/2 Whereas motorcyclist profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle-related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the Constitution of the United States; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcyclist profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide demonstrations to raise awareness and combat motorcyclist profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas, in 2011, the State of Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcyclist profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas reported incidents of motorcyclist profiling have dropped approximately 90 percent in the State of Washington since the 2011 legislation was signed into law; and Whereas, as of 2020, Maryland, Louisiana, and Idaho passed laws addressing the issue of motorcyclist profiling: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcyclist community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcyclist profiling in written policies and training materials. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution promotes increased public awareness of motorcyclist profiling. The resolution also encourages the motorcyclist community and law enforcement to collaborate and communicate on efforts to end motorcyclist profiling.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 114th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should enact by the end of the 114th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should expand enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improve the mental health system, and make gun trafficking and straw purchasing a federal crime.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.

Whereas the Inspector General Act of 1978 mandates that Inspectors General are to conduct independent and objective audits, investigations, and inspections, prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse, promote economy, effectiveness, and efficiency, review pending legislation and regulations, and keep the agency heads and Congress fully and currently informed; Whereas the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) detects, investigates, and prevents instances of fraud, waste, and mismanagement that may constitute either criminal wrongdoing or violation of Department of State or BBG regulations; Whereas the OIG inspects United States diplomatic and consular posts and international broadcasting installations throughout the world to determine whether policy goals are being achieved and whether the interests of the United States are being represented and advanced effectively; Whereas the OIG conducts specialized security inspections and audits in support of the Department of State’s mission to provide effective protection to United States personnel, facilities, and sensitive information; Whereas the Department of State employs a total of nearly 70,000 personnel, consisting of approximately 24,500 direct hire Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel, over 9,300 of whom are stationed overseas, and more than 45,000 locally employed staff, creating difficult accountability challenges; Whereas a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed Inspector General provides the leadership and accountability within an OIG necessary to oversee a cabinet-level agency and fulfill the duties described in this resolution, while instilling confidence in agency interlocutors and Congress; Whereas the position of Inspector General for the Department of State and BBG has been vacant since January 16, 2008, a span of nearly 2,000 days, and is being filled by an interim appointment; Whereas this vacancy is the longest of any OIG across the Federal Government; and Whereas filling this vacancy will help ensure that the OIG provides the robust oversight necessary to keep Congress fully and currently informed, protect the United States taxpayer, and ensure good governance: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General for the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General for the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.