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III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 93 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 8, 2013 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Pryor ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 4, 2013, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day .

Whereas the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries provide valuable service and leadership opportunities for women who wish to take an active role in their communities; Whereas the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is to encourage member chapters to render charitable services that— (1) are beneficial to the general public; and (2) place a particular emphasis on providing for the needs of children; and Whereas since the founding of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries in 1941, the organization has provided strength and inspiration to women who want to effect positive change in their communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 4, 2013, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day ; (2) recognizes the great contributions made by members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their communities and to the people of the United States; and (3) especially commends the work of the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to better the lives of children in the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 9, 2013 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Collins , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).

Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was first launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians; Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark , and approximately 220 miles off the coast of New England, U.S.S. Thresher began her final descent; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was declared lost with all hands on April 10, 1963; Whereas in response to the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , the United States Navy instituted new regulations to ensure the health of the submariners and the safety of the submarines of the United States; Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now 1 of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard U.S.S. Thresher ; Whereas from the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , there arose in the institutions of higher education in the United States the ocean engineering curricula that enables the preeminence of the United States in submarine warfare; and Whereas the crew of U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the last full measure of devotion in service to the United States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher ; (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; and (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol , who are forever bound together by dedicated and honorable service to the United States of America.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 95 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 10, 2013 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 96 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 11, 2013 Ms. Klobuchar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Whereas National Student Employment Week offers the University of Minnesota Duluth the opportunity to recognize students who work while attending college; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to increasing awareness of student employment as an educational experience for students and as an alternative to financial aid; Whereas there are nearly 1,500 student employees at the University of Minnesota Duluth; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth recognizes the importance of student employees to their employers; and Whereas National Student Employment Week is celebrated the week of April 8 through 12, 2013: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 97 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2013 Mr. Coburn (for himself, Mr. Schumer , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Food and Drug Administration should encourage the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs.

Whereas when abuse-deterrent formulations of a drug have been developed, approved, and recognized as effective by the Food and Drug Administration, the approval and marketing of generic versions that do not have abuse-deterrent features are likely to prevent achievement of the public health purposes of the efforts to develop such abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Food and Drug Administration have for many years strongly encouraged manufacturers of opioid drug products to develop abuse-deterrent formulations designed to prevent or discourage the abuse or misuse of those products; Whereas in response, several opioid drug manufacturers have developed abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas efforts to reduce the level of abuse of opioid drug products are dependent on the widespread adoption of new technologies and approaches to the safer formulation of these drugs; and Whereas the Commissioner of Food and Drugs has acknowledged that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority under current law to require generic versions of products that have been formulated or reformulated with abuse-deterrent features to have comparable features: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the Food and Drug Administration should exercise its acknowledged authority to— (1) refuse to approve generic versions of non-abuse-deterrent opioid products that have been replaced in the market with abuse-deterrent formulations recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as effective; and (2) require generic versions of abuse-deterrent opioid products to be formulated with comparable abuse-deterrent features.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 98 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2013 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Vitter ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life, legacy, and example of British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher was born on October 13, 1925, in Grantham, United Kingdom; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher first visited the United States in 1967; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher became the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in 1979; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher served as Prime Minister for 11 years, making her the longest-serving Prime Minister in the 20th century; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher in 1982 led United Kingdom efforts to liberate the Falkland Islands after they had been invaded and occupied by the Government of Argentina; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher in 1983 supported the deployment of United States nuclear cruise missiles at United Kingdom bases and the deployment by the United States of short-range nuclear missiles in Europe when there was stiff opposition to her doing so; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher in 1984 survived an assassination attempt by the Irish Republican Army in Brighton, United Kingdom, and declared that “all attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail”; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher in 1986 allowed U.S. F-111s to fly from British territory to attack sites in Libya in response to the Berlin discotheque bombing which killed 2 members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher’s personal relationship with President Ronald Reagan demonstrated once again that the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is a powerful force for good in the world; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher stood shoulder to shoulder with United States leaders against the Soviet Union and the threats posed by communism; Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher defended United Kingdom sovereignty within the European Economic Community; and Whereas Baroness Margaret Thatcher dedicated her life to the cause of democracy, freedom, and economic liberty for the United Kingdom and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her life-long commitment to advancing freedom, liberty, and democracy throughout the world; (2) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Baroness Margaret Thatcher and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (3) recognizes that Baroness Margaret Thatcher, working with President Ronald Reagan, helped bring a peaceful end to the Cold War; (4) reiterates its continued support for the close tie and the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom; and (5) expresses admiration for Baroness Margaret Thatcher and her legacy as an inspirational and transformative leader in the United Kingdom and the world.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 100 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2013 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Paul ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for winning its third Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, and the University of Louisville women’s basketball team for being runner up in the 2013 Women’s Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament.

Whereas, on April 8, 2013, the University of Louisville Cardinals defeated the University of Michigan Wolverines, 82 to 76, in the final game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as NCAA ) Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia; Whereas the Louisville Cardinals have won 3 national titles and appeared in 10 NCAA Final Fours, their first title and third Final Four appearance under Coach Rick Pitino; Whereas Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino is the only coach to win NCAA national men’s basketball championships at 2 universities; Whereas senior guard Peyton Siva has led the Cardinals to 2 Big East Conference Tournament Championships, 2 NCAA Final Fours, and 1 NCAA national title while playing for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team; Whereas junior center Gorgui Dieng was named Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big East, along with junior guard Russ Smith; Whereas junior forward Luke Hancock was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2013 NCAA Final Four, the first nonstarter to win the award; Whereas each player, coach, athletic trainer, and staff member of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team dedicated their season and tireless efforts to a successful team effort; Whereas the University of Louisville women’s basketball team inspired the people of the Commonwealth with its memorable and exciting run in the tournament and for being the lowest-seeded team to make it to the NCAA title game since the inaugural women’s championship game in 1982; Whereas residents of the City of Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Cardinal fans worldwide are to be commended for their long-standing support, perseverance, and pride in this team; and Whereas Coach Rick Pitino, Coach Jeff Walz, and the University Louisville Cardinals have brought pride and honor to the City of Louisville and the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky this season, which is rightly known as the college basketball capital of the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends and congratulates the University of Louisville Cardinals on its outstanding accomplishment; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the president of the University of Louisville.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 102 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2013 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 5, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.

Whereas, in 2009 and 2011, the United States Chess Federation awarded Saint Louis, Missouri, the title of Chess City of the Year and, in 2010, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was named Chess Club of the Year ; Whereas Saint Louis hosted the United States Chess Championship and United States Women’s Chess Championship in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 and the United States Junior Closed Chess Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012, which are the three most prestigious, invitation-only chess tournaments in the United States; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis opened its doors in July 2008, and since that date, Saint Louis has become widely recognized as the emerging chess center of the United States; Whereas chess promotes problem-solving, higher-level thinking skills, and improved self-esteem; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis brings the educational benefits of chess to thousands of students in more than 100 schools and community centers across the greater Saint Louis area, targeting more than 3,300 students in 2011 and 2012; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers free classes and lectures, weekly tournaments, private lessons, summer camps, and field trips to expose school-aged children to the benefits of chess; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis provides instructors, equipment, and curricula to after-school programs in the greater Saint Louis area; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers a coaching program to create a sustainable network of participating after-school chess programs; and Whereas Saint Louis has become a hub for developing chess skills in students from across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital of the United States; (2) encourages the people of Saint Louis to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school-aged children; and (3) encourages all schools and community centers in the United States to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 102 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2013 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.

Whereas, in 2009 and 2011, the United States Chess Federation awarded Saint Louis, Missouri, the title of Chess City of the Year and, in 2010, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was named Chess Club of the Year ; Whereas Saint Louis hosted the United States Chess Championship and United States Women’s Chess Championship in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 and the United States Junior Closed Chess Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012, which are the three most prestigious, invitation-only chess tournaments in the United States; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis opened its doors in July 2008, and since that date, Saint Louis has become widely recognized as the emerging chess center of the United States; Whereas chess promotes problem-solving, higher-level thinking skills, and improved self-esteem; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis brings the educational benefits of chess to thousands of students in more than 100 schools and community centers across the greater Saint Louis area, targeting more than 3,300 students in 2011 and 2012; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers free classes and lectures, weekly tournaments, private lessons, summer camps, and field trips to expose school-aged children to the benefits of chess; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis provides instructors, equipment, and curricula to after-school programs in the greater Saint Louis area; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers a coaching program to create a sustainable network of participating after-school chess programs; and Whereas Saint Louis has become a hub for developing chess skills in students from across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital of the United States; (2) encourages the people of Saint Louis to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school-aged children; and (3) encourages all schools and community centers in the United States to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.

Whereas, Senator Mitch McConnell, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Sergeant at Arms Terrance W. Gainer have been named as defendants in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al., No. 3:13–cv–220, now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members and officers of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Mitch McConnell, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Sergeant at Arms Terrance W. Gainer in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 106 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2013 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Chambliss ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending rehabilitation counselors and supporting the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

Whereas rehabilitation counselors conduct assessments, provide counseling, support families, and plan and implement rehabilitation programs for individuals in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through quality education for counselors and rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, on March 22, 1983, Martha Walker of Kent State University, who was President of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, and was instrumental in bringing the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors to the attention of Congress; Whereas the efforts of Martha Walker led to the enactment of laws that require rehabilitation counselors to have proper credentials, in order to provide a higher quality of service to those in need of rehabilitation; and Whereas March 22 is National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors, for the dedication and hard work rehabilitation counselors provide to individuals in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations, for the efforts professional organizations have made to assist those who require rehabilitation; and (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 107 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2013 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Heller , Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Baucus , Mr. Pryor , Mrs. Hagan , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Warner , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Chambliss ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.

Whereas more than 2,000,000 men and women are demonstrating their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas 43.9 percent of members of the Armed Forces, when deployed away from their permanent duty stations, leave families with children behind; Whereas no one feels the effect of deployments more than the children of deployed members of the Armed Forces; Whereas, as of March 2013, 4,802 children had lost a parent serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; Whereas the daily struggles and personal sacrifices of children of members of the Armed Forces too often go unnoticed; Whereas countless children live with a parent who is a member of the Armed Forces and who bears a visible or invisible wound of war; Whereas the children of members of the Armed Forces are a source of pride and honor to the people of the United States and it is fitting that the United States recognize their contributions and celebrate their spirit; Whereas the National Month of the Military Child, observed in April each year, recognizes military children for their sacrifices and contributes to demonstrating the unconditional support of the United States for members of the Armed Forces; Whereas, in addition to programs of the Department of Defense to support military families and military children, various programs and campaigns have been established in the private sector to honor, support, and thank military children by fostering awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices and the challenges they face; and Whereas a month-long salute to military children will encourage support for those organizations and campaigns established to provide direct support for military children and families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) joins the Secretary of Defense in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that those children also share in the burden of protecting the United States; and (2) urges the people of the United States to join with the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Casey , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for during the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan.

Whereas the United States is a country of great honor and integrity; Whereas the United States has made a sacred promise to members of the Armed Forces who are deployed overseas in defense of this country that their sacrifice and service will never be forgotten; and Whereas the United States can never thank the proud members of the Armed Forces enough for what they do for this country on a daily basis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) believes that abandoning the search efforts for members of the Armed Forces who are missing or captured in the line of duty now or in the future is unacceptable; (2) believes that the United States has a responsibility to keep the promises made to members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives on a daily basis on behalf of the people of the United States; (3) supports the United States Soldier’s Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that I will never leave a fallen comrade ; and (4) believes that, while the United States continues to transition leadership roles in combat operations in Afghanistan to the people of Afghanistan, the United States must continue to fulfill these important promises to any member of the Armed Forces who is in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan now or in the future.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Coburn (for himself and Mr. Udall of Colorado ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION To prevent the creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution . 2. Reported legislation Paragraph 11 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) in subparagraph (c), by striking and (b) and inserting (b), and (c) ; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (c) and subparagraph (d); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following: (c) The report accompanying each bill or joint resolution of a public character reported by any committee (including the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on the Budget) shall contain— (1) an analysis by the Congressional Research Service to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new Federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap any existing Federal program, office, or initiative with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities along with a listing of all of the overlapping or duplicative Federal program or programs, office or offices, or initiative or initiatives; and (2) an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of each new program, office, or initiative is necessary if a similar program or programs, office or offices, or initiative or initiatives already exist. . 3. Consideration of legislation Rule XVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: 6. (a) It shall not be in order in the Senate to proceed to any bill or joint resolution unless the committee of jurisdiction has prepared and posted on the committee website an overlapping and duplicative programs analysis and explanation for the bill or joint resolution as described in subparagraph (b) prior to proceeding. (b) The analysis and explanation required by this subparagraph shall contain— (1) an analysis by the Congressional Research Service to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new Federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap any existing Federal program, office, or initiative with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities along with a listing of all of the overlapping or duplicative Federal program or programs, office or offices, or initiative or initiatives; and (2) an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of each new program, office, or initiative is necessary if a similar program or programs, office or offices, or initiative or initiatives already exist. (c) This paragraph may be waived by joint agreement of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate upon their certification that such waiver is necessary as a result of— (1) a significant disruption to Senate facilities or to the availability of the Internet; or (2) an emergency as determined by the leaders. .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Reid (for Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Mr. Rockefeller , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Blunt )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Whereas each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the United States, including pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines, is jeopardized by unintentional damage caused by those who fail to have underground lines located prior to digging; Whereas some utility lines are buried only a few inches underground, making the lines easy to strike, even during shallow digging projects; Whereas digging prior to locating underground utility lines often results in unintended consequences, such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and even death; Whereas the month of April marks the beginning of the peak period during which excavation projects are carried out around the United States; Whereas in 2002, Congress required the Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be used by State One Call systems to provide information on underground utility lines; Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communications Commission designated 811 as the nationwide One Call number for homeowners and excavators to use to obtain information on underground utility lines before conducting excavation activities; Whereas One Call has helped reduce the number of digging damages caused by failure to call before digging from 48 percent in 2004 to 26 percent in 2011; Whereas the 1,600 members of the Common Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services, promote the national Call Before You Dig campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of homeowners and excavators calling 811 to find out the exact location of underground lines; Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 affirmed and expanded the One Call program by eliminating the exemptions from notifying One Call centers before digging that were formerly given to local and State government agencies and their contractors; and Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month to increase awareness of safe digging practices across the United States and to celebrate the anniversary of 811, the national Call Before You Dig number: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; and (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to call 811 before digging.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 23, 2013 as National Adopt a Library Day .

Whereas libraries are an essential part of the communities and the national education system of the United States; Whereas the availability of books and services provided by libraries are vital to the happiness, livelihood, and prosperity of the families and communities of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States benefit significantly from libraries that serve as an open place for people of all ages and backgrounds to use books and other resources that offer pathways to learning, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge; Whereas libraries in the United States depend on the generous donations and support of individuals and groups to ensure that people who are unable to purchase books still have access to a wide variety of resources; Whereas certain nonprofit organizations facilitate the donation of books to schools and libraries across the United States to extend the joy of reading to millions of people in the United States and to prevent used books from being thrown away; Whereas libraries in the United States have provided valuable resources to people who are affected by the economic crisis by encouraging continued education and job training; Whereas libraries are increasingly being used as a resource for people seeking the tools and information necessary to enter or reenter the workforce; and Whereas several States that recognize the importance of libraries and reading have adopted resolutions commemorating April 23 as Adopt a Library Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 23, 2013 as National Adopt a Library Day ; (2) honors the organizations that facilitate donations to schools and libraries; (3) urges all people of the United States who own unused books to donate the books to local libraries; (4) strongly supports children and families who take advantage of the resources provided by schools and libraries; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Adopt A Library Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 114 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Renzi, et al.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Renzi, et al., Case No. 08–212, pending in Arizona federal district court, the prosecution and defense have requested the production of documents and employee testimony from the offices of Senator John McCain and former Senator Jon Kyl; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Office of Senator John McCain and the former Office of Senator Jon Kyl are authorized to produce relevant documents and employee testimony in the case of United States v. Renzi, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former employees of the offices of Senators McCain and Kyl in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 116 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day .

Whereas pediatric brain cancer, although rare, is the leading cause of cancer deaths among children and poses substantial health and developmental problems for an average of 3,000 child patients and their families in the United States each year; Whereas children with brain cancer receive treatment at various types of medical establishments, including pediatric hospitals, pediatric oncology centers, and adult cancer facilities; Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with brain cancer face unique difficulties, including ensuring the continuing education and development of children undergoing intensive surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and treatment; Whereas children with brain cancer courageously face significant psychological, emotional, and social challenges due to their illness and the amount of time spent at treatment facilities away from their families, classmates, and friends; Whereas a number of organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund, in partnership with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, have worked diligently to raise awareness, encourage diagnosis, and find an ultimate cure to pediatric brain cancer; and Whereas, on April 6, 2013, 7-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient Jack Hoffman joined the lineup of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for its spring football game, wearing football pads and a number 22 jersey, and ran 69 yards to score a touchdown in front of more than 60,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, touching the hearts of millions of Americans and raising awareness of pediatric brain cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 26, 2013 as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (B) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of the rare but devastating disease of pediatric brain cancer; and (C) the researchers, scientists, and healthcare providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Johanns ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Whereas Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurological disease in the United States; Whereas there is inadequate comprehensive data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease, nevertheless it is estimated that the disease affects 500,000 to 1,500,000 people in the United States and the prevalence will more than double by 2040; Whereas there are millions of Americans who are caregivers, family members, and friends greatly impacted by Parkinson’s disease every day; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson’s disease is $14,400,000,000, including indirect costs to patients and family members each year; Whereas although research suggests the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; Whereas there is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson’s disease, and the rate of misdiagnosis can be high; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and include tremors, slowness of movement, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, speaking, rigidity, cognitive impairment, dementia, mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, constipation, skin problems, and sleep difficulties; Whereas there is currently no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease; Whereas medications mask some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for a limited amount of time each day, often with dose-limiting side effects, and ultimately lose their effectiveness, leaving the person unable to move, speak or swallow; and Whereas increased education and research are needed to find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and, ultimately, an effective treatment or cure for Parkinson’s disease: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, and eventually, a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the people living with Parkinson’s who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of State, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers and millions of Americans across the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 121 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the American people remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2013, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 122 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Reid , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Enzi , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish, is celebrated each year as a date of great importance by the Mexican and Mexican-American communities; Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, the date on which Mexicans who were struggling for independence and freedom fought the Battle of Puebla; Whereas Cinco de Mayo has become widely celebrated annually by nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, north and south of the United States-Mexico border; Whereas the Battle of Puebla was but one of the many battles that the courageous Mexican people won in their long and brave struggle for independence and freedom; Whereas the French army, confident that its battle-seasoned troops were far superior to the less-seasoned Mexican troops, expected little or no opposition from the Mexican army; Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited and courageous, Mexican army; Whereas, after 3 bloody assaults on Puebla in which more than 1,000 French soldiers lost their lives, the French troops were finally defeated and driven back by the outnumbered Mexican troops; Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza and his men displayed during that historic battle can never be forgotten; Whereas many brave Mexicans willingly gave their lives for the causes of justice and freedom in the Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo; Whereas the sacrifice of the Mexican fighters was instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European domination while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Confederate forces in the Civil War; Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people from many countries and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for freedom; Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States; Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla, once said, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz ( Respect for the rights of others is peace ); and Whereas many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo during the entire week in which the date falls: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.