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III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 123 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Whereas, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, the University of Minnesota Gophers won the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Women's Ice Hockey Championship; Whereas the 2013 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship is the second straight national championship for the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team; Whereas, on Friday, March 22, 2013, the University of Minnesota defeated Boston College in overtime in the Frozen Four semifinal game by a score of 3 to 2 to advance to the national championship game; Whereas the national championship game was played before a sold-out crowd at the Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Whereas the University of Minnesota won the 2013 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship by defeating Boston University by a score of 6 to 3; Whereas, by winning the national championship game, the University of Minnesota improved upon its NCAA record for consecutive home wins, claiming its 27th straight victory at Ridder Arena and tying Harvard University for the record for most consecutive home wins; Whereas the University of Minnesota finished the 2012–2013 season with an unprecedented record of 41 wins, 0 losses, and 0 ties; Whereas the University of Minnesota had a postseason record of 7 wins and 0 losses, becoming the first team in the 13-year history of NCAA women's ice hockey to finish the season with a perfect record; and Whereas University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and Athletic Director Norward Teague demonstrated great leadership bringing athletic success to the University of Minnesota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Minnesota win the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al.

Whereas, in the case of Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al., Case No. 11–1402, pending in Connecticut federal district court, the plaintiff has requested the production of testimony and documents from Senator Richard Blumenthal and the production of documents from the Senator's office; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent Members and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rules VI and 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; and 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 Senator Richard Blumenthal is authorized to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office from whom evidence may be sought, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 126 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Reid (for Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Warner , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Coons , Mr. Begich , and Mr. Cardin )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 8, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.

Whereas education is the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of students and communities for selfless dedication to children in the United States; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week , which is May 6, 2013, through May 10, 2013, is to raise public awareness of the important contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; Whereas the teachers of the United States play an important role in preparing children to be positive and contributing members of society; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations host teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks teachers for their service; (2) promotes the profession of teaching; and (3) recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 126 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Reid (for Mr. Lautenberg ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.

Whereas education is the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of students and communities for selfless dedication to children in the United States; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week , which is May 6, 2013, through May 10, 2013, is to raise public awareness of the important contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; Whereas the teachers of the United States play an important role in preparing children to be positive and contributing members of society; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations host teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks teachers for their service; (2) promotes the profession of teaching; and (3) recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 127 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Ms. Ayotte (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 7, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Whereas retreating glaciers carved the White Mountains, leaving behind the Old Man of the Mountain (referred to in this preamble as the Old Man ) as a sentinel to gaze across their granite majesty; Whereas granite ledges formed the profile of the Old Man, framed by the sweeping curve of the shoulder of a mountain; Whereas the native son of New Hampshire and distinguished Member of the Senate, Daniel Webster, wrote: “Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoe makers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the Mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men”; Whereas both the proud visage and the steadfastness of the Old Man embodied the character traits of independence, strength, and a dedication to live free that are embedded in Granite Staters; Whereas the home of the Old Man, New Hampshire, possesses a clear sense of its place in the history of the United States as— (1) the first State to adopt its own constitution; (2) the State whose ratification of the Constitution of the United States helped bring forth this country; and (3) the State that, as host of the first presidential primary in the United States, has a continuing role in each election of the President; Whereas the Old Man was visited by sightseers from around the world, who found strength and inspiration in his image; Whereas visits to the Old Man have inspired reverence for that which is irreplaceable; Whereas, for 10 millennia, the Old Man survived legendary winds, snow, rain, and ice; Whereas, on May 3, 2003, the time-worn granite ledges of the visage of the Old Man released their hold on the mountain and fell into history; Whereas the loss of the Old Man forever changed the face of New Hampshire and was felt by all people of the State accustomed to living under his watchful gaze; Whereas the Old Man, who lived in the heart of the White Mountains, now lives on in the hearts of the people of New Hampshire; and Whereas, while Granite Staters mourn the loss of their granite man, they pay tribute with a long glance up at the bare face of the grey mountain and a pause in remembrance of the first citizen of the beloved State: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 10th anniversary of the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain; (2) encourages the people of the United States to preserve the legacy of the Old Man of the Mountain; (3) recognizes the inspiration provided by the Old Man of the Mountain to generations of Granite Staters and visitors to the State of New Hampshire; and (4) recognizes the Old Man of the Mountain as a symbol of liberty, freedom, and independence.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 127 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Ms. Ayotte (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Whereas retreating glaciers carved the White Mountains, leaving behind the Old Man of the Mountain (referred to in this preamble as the Old Man ) as a sentinel to gaze across their granite majesty; Whereas granite ledges formed the profile of the Old Man, framed by the sweeping curve of the shoulder of a mountain; Whereas the native son of New Hampshire and distinguished Member of the Senate, Daniel Webster, wrote: “Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoe makers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the Mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men”; Whereas both the proud visage and the steadfastness of the Old Man embodied the character traits of independence, strength, and a dedication to live free that are embedded in Granite Staters; Whereas the home of the Old Man, New Hampshire, possesses a clear sense of its place in the history of the United States as— (1) the first State to adopt its own constitution; (2) the State whose ratification of the Constitution of the United States helped bring forth this country; and (3) the State that, as host of the first presidential primary in the United States, has a continuing role in each election of the President; Whereas the Old Man was visited by sightseers from around the world, who found strength and inspiration in his image; Whereas visits to the Old Man have inspired reverence for that which is irreplaceable; Whereas, for 10 millennia, the Old Man survived legendary winds, snow, rain, and ice; Whereas, on May 3, 2003, the time-worn granite ledges of the visage of the Old Man released their hold on the mountain and fell into history; Whereas the loss of the Old Man forever changed the face of New Hampshire and was felt by all people of the State accustomed to living under his watchful gaze; Whereas the Old Man, who lived in the heart of the White Mountains, now lives on in the hearts of the people of New Hampshire; and Whereas, while Granite Staters mourn the loss of their granite man, they pay tribute with a long glance up at the bare face of the grey mountain and a pause in remembrance of the first citizen of the beloved State: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 10th anniversary of the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain; (2) encourages the people of the United States to preserve the legacy of the Old Man of the Mountain; (3) recognizes the inspiration provided by the Old Man of the Mountain to generations of Granite Staters and visitors to the State of New Hampshire; and (4) recognizes the Old Man of the Mountain as a symbol of liberty, freedom, and independence.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2013 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Whereas in recent years there have been rare and tragic incidents of willful violations of law, human dignity, and standards of care across a variety of health care settings that have exposed trusting patients to death and disease, and shocked the conscience of the United States, including— (1) a physician at the Women’s Medical Society of Philadelphia who is rightfully facing multiple criminal charges related to horrific practices; (2) health care practitioners at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada who exposed 40,000 patients to hepatitis C through unsanitary practices; (3) an Oklahoma dentist who exposed as many as 7,000 patients to HIV and hepatitis B and C through unsanitary practices; and (4) a nursing director at Kern Valley nursing home in California who, for her own convenience, inappropriately medicated patients using antipsychotic drugs, resulting in the death of at least 1 patient: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 137 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2013 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Sanders , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 2013 as Older Americans Month .

Whereas President John F. Kennedy first designated May as Senior Citizens Month in 1963; Whereas, in 1963, only 17,000,000 living people in the United States had reached their 65th birthday, approximately 1/3 of older people in the United States lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet the needs of older people in the United States; Whereas, as of 2013, there are more than 41,000,000 people in the United States who are 65 years of age or older; Whereas, as of 2013, there are more than 9,000,000 veterans of the Armed Forces who are 65 years of age or older; Whereas older people in the United States rely on Federal programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and, in the case of veterans, TRICARE and the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, for financial security and high-quality, affordable health care; Whereas the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) provides federally funded community-based social services and nutritional support programs to nearly 2,600,000 older people in the United States each year; Whereas many people in the United States are living longer, working longer, and enjoying healthier, more active lifestyles than in past generations; Whereas older people play an important role by continuing to contribute experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; Whereas older people are active community members involved in volunteering, mentorship, arts and culture, and civic engagement; and Whereas recognizing the successes of older people in the community encourages ongoing participation and further accomplishments: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 2013 as Older Americans Month ; (2) recognizes May 2013 as the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month ; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to provide opportunities for older people to continue to flourish by— (A) emphasizing the importance of older people and their leadership by publicly recognizing their continued achievements; (B) presenting opportunities for older people to share their wisdom, experience, and skills; and (C) recognizing older people as a valuable asset in strengthening the communities of the United States.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 140 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2013 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Whereas the well-being of all people in the United States is preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement officers; Whereas more than 900,000 men and women, at great risk to their personal safety, serve the people of the United States as guardians of the peace; Whereas peace officers are on the front lines in protecting the schools and schoolchildren of the United States; Whereas, in 2012, 120 peace officers across the United States were killed in the line of duty; Whereas Congress should strongly support initiatives to reduce violent crime and to increase the factors that contribute to the safety of law enforcement officers; Whereas more than 19,000 Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers whose names are engraved upon the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia, lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting the people of the United States; Whereas, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day ; and Whereas, on May 15, 2013, more than 20,000 peace officers are expected to gather in Washington, District of Columbia, to join the families of their recently-fallen comrades to honor those comrades and all others who went before them: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates and acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty; (2) recognizes May 15, 2013, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Peace Officers Memorial Day with appropriate ceremony, solemnity, appreciation, and respect.
II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 141 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2013 Mr. Begich (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Warner , Mr. Heller , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Reid , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Scott , Mr. Schatz , and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week , approved November 29, 1983 ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 4 through May 12, 2013; Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the United States are holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas one out of every 8 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the industry supports more than 14,600,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States is the single largest export industry in the country, generating a trade surplus balance of approximately $45,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,000,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes May 4 through May 12, 2013, as National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 142 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2013 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Begich , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Murkowski , and Mrs. Boxer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 15, 2013, as National MPS Awareness Day .

Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred to in this resolution as MPS ) are a group of genetically determined lysosomal storage diseases that render the human body incapable of producing certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates; Whereas MPS diseases cause complex carbohydrates to be stored in almost every cell in the body and progressively cause cellular damage; Whereas the cellular damage caused by MPS— (1) adversely affects the human body by damaging the heart, respiratory system, bones, internal organs, and central nervous system; and (2) often results in intellectual disabilities, short stature, corneal damage, joint stiffness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing impairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, chronic respiratory problems, and, most importantly, a drastically shortened life span; Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not apparent at birth; Whereas, without treatment, the life expectancy of an individual afflicted with MPS begins to decrease at a very early stage in the life of the individual; Whereas research has resulted in the development of limited treatments for some MPS diseases; Whereas promising advancements in the pursuit of treatments for additional MPS diseases are underway as of the date of agreement to this resolution; Whereas, despite the creation of new remedies, the blood-brain barrier continues to be a significant impediment to effectively treating the brain, which prevents the treatment of many of the symptoms of MPS; Whereas the quality of life of the individuals afflicted with MPS, and the treatments available to those individuals, will be enhanced through the development of early detection techniques and early intervention; Whereas treatments and research advancements for MPS are limited by a lack of awareness about MPS diseases; Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS diseases extends to individuals within the medical community; Whereas the cellular damage that is caused by MPS makes MPS a model for the study of many other degenerative genetic diseases; and Whereas the development of effective therapies and a potential cure for MPS diseases can be accomplished by increased awareness, research, data collection, and information distribution: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 15, 2013, as National MPS Awareness Day ; and (2) supports the goals and ideals of National MPS Awareness Day .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2013 to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

Whereas in 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services released the National Stakeholder Strategy for Achieving Health Equity and the Disparities action Plan to reduce health care disparities in the United States; Whereas a recent analysis estimates that the economy of the United States loses an estimated $309,000,000,000 a year due to the direct and indirect costs of health disparities; Whereas the Department of Health and Human Services has identified 6 main categories in which racial and ethnic minorities experience the most disparate access to health care and health outcomes, including infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV and AIDS infection, and immunizations; Whereas African-American women are more than twice as likely to die of cervical cancer than White women and are more likely to die of breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group; Whereas the rate of death from coronary heart disease is 30 percent higher among African Americans than among Whites; Whereas the death rate from stroke is 50 percent higher among African Americans than among Whites; Whereas in 2012, as compared to non-Hispanic Whites living in Hawaii, Native Hawaiians had more than twice the rate of medically-diagnosed diabetes and were 5.7 times more likely to die of diabetes; Whereas compared to non-Hispanic White men, African American men are 9.5 times more likely to die of AIDS and Hispanic men are 2.5 times more likely to die of AIDS; Whereas in 2010, 84 percent of children born with HIV infection belonged to minority groups; Whereas the Department of Health and Human Services has identified diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasm, unintentional injuries, diabetes, and cerebrovascular disease as some of the leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives die at higher rates than other people in the United States from tuberculosis, diabetes, unintentional injuries, and suicide; and Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives have a life expectancy that is 5.2 years shorter than the life expectancy of the overall population of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2013 to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 148 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2013 Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 18, 2013, as National Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the third annual National Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2013; Whereas the goal of National Kids to Parks Day is to empower young people and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks of the United States; Whereas, on National Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid National Parks and State and neighborhood parks that are located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States should encourage young people to lead a more active lifestyle, as too many young people in the United States are overweight or obese; Whereas National Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of wholesome fun; and Whereas National Kids to Parks Day aims to broaden the appreciation of young people for nature and the outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 18, 2013, as National Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of the young people of the United States; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 149 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 20, 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Vitter , Mr. Baucus , and Mr. Barrasso ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas the public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 150 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2013 Mrs. Hagan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To designate the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics .

Whereas more than 2,000 organizations worldwide have recognized 2013 as the International Year of Statistics, a global celebration and recognition of the contributions of statistical science to the well-being of humankind; Whereas the science of statistics is vital to the improvement of human life because of the power of statistics to improve, enlighten, and understand; Whereas statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, and understanding data that permeates and bolsters all sciences; Whereas statisticians contribute to the vitality and excellence of myriad aspects of United States society, including the economy, health care, security, commerce, education, and research; Whereas rapidly increasing numbers of students in grades K through 16 and educators are recognizing the many benefits of statistical literacy as a collection of skills to intelligently cope with the requirements of citizenship, employment, and family; Whereas statisticians contribute to smart and efficient government through the production of statistical data that informs on all aspects of our society, including population, labor, education, economy, transportation, health, energy, and crime; Whereas the goals of the International Year of Statistics are to increase public awareness of the power and impact of statistics on all aspects of society, nurture statistics as a profession, especially among young people, and promote creativity and development in the sciences of probability and statistics; and Whereas throughout the year, organizations in countries across the world will reach out to adults and children through symposia, conferences, demonstrations, workshops, contests, school activities, exhibitions, and other public events to increase awareness of the history and importance of statistics: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the year 2013 as the International Year of Statistics ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Statistics; (3) recognizes the necessity of educating the public on the merits of the sciences, including statistics, and promoting interest in the sciences among the youth of the United States; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in the International Year of Statistics through participation in appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies that call attention to the importance of statistics to the present and future well-being of the people of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 152 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2013 Mr. Cowan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Designating November 28, 2013, as National Holoprosencephaly Awareness Day to increase awareness and education of the disorder.

Whereas Holoprosencephaly (commonly known as HPE ) is a birth defect of the brain in which the prosencephalon (also known as the embryonic forebrain ) does not sufficiently develop into 2 hemispheres resulting in a single-lobed brain structure and severe skull and facial defects; Whereas in most cases of HPE, the malformations are so severe that babies die before birth; Whereas in less severe cases of HPE, babies are born with normal or near-normal brain development and facial deformities that may affect the eyes, nose, and upper lip; Whereas the 3 classifications of HPE that vary in severity and impairment to cognitive abilities are Alobar (in which the brain has not divided at all), Semilobar (in which the hemispheres of the brain have somewhat divided), and Lobar (in which there is considerable evidence of separate brain hemispheres); Whereas HPE affects approximatley 1 out of every 250 pregnancies during early embryo development, with many of those pregnancies ending in miscarriage; Whereas HPE affects 1 in 10,000–20,000 live births; Whereas the prognosis for a child diagnosed with HPE depends on the severity of the brain and facial malformations and associated clinical complications, with the most severely affected children living several months or years and the least affected children living a normal life span; Whereas there is no standard course of treatment for HPE because treatment must be individualized to the unique degree of malformations of each child; Whereas the Federal Government, acting through the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, supports and conducts a wide range of research on normal brain development and recent research has identified specific genes that cause HPE; and Whereas November 28, 2013, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Holoprosencephaly Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of November 28, 2013, as National Holoprosencephaly Awareness Day ; (2) urges Federal agencies— (A) to continue supporting research to better understand the causes of HPE; (B) to provide better counseling to families with the genetic forms of HPE; and (C) to develop new ways to treat, and potentially prevent, HPE; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons— (A) to promote awareness of HPE; (B) to take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of HPE; and (C) to observe National Holoprosen­cephaly Awareness Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 153 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2013 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Brown , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 29, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.

Whereas the 9 vessels in the United States naval fleet on the Great Lake of Erie during the War of 1812 were assembled and stationed at Presque Isle Bay, Pennsylvania; Whereas the American forces, under the command of 28-year-old Rhode Island native Oliver Hazard Perry, were tasked to subdue the enemy fleet on the lake and sever its vital supply lines to the northwestern front; Whereas the United States fleet met its adversaries a short distance from Put-in-Bay, Ohio, on September 10, 1813; Whereas during the intense fight that ensued, the flagship of Commodore Perry, the U.S. Brig Lawrence, was disabled and its crew suffered over an 80-percent casualty rate; Whereas Commodore Perry refused to surrender, courageously boarded a small rowboat, traversed a half-mile through hostile waters, and transferred his command to the U.S. Brig Niagara; Whereas the U.S. Brig Niagara steered back into the heart of the battle, outmaneuvered its foes, and forced the subsequent surrender of the entire British fleet on Lake Erie; Whereas 100 sharpshooters from the Kentucky militia stationed on board the flotilla provided devastating covering fire throughout the encounter; Whereas to communicate the conclusion of the engagement to Major General William Henry Harrison, Commodore Perry provided the historic and succinct battle summary: We have met the enemy, and they are ours—two ships, two brigs one schooner & one sloop. ; Whereas the victory solidified American control of Lake Erie for the duration of the conflict, enabling United States forces to retake Detroit and win further battles in the Old Northwest and the Niagara Valley; Whereas the State of Pennsylvania to this day maintains the U.S. Brig Niagara as its State ship; Whereas the battle flag of Commodore Perry, Dont Give Up the Ship , is preserved in the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland; and Whereas the battle is immortalized in the United States Senate by the masterpiece painted by William Henry Powell in 1873: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie; (2) remembers with great pride this significant victory in the Second War of Independence of the United States; (3) commends the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, and the Perry 200 Commemoration Commission for their efforts to ensure the appropriate recognition of this historic event; and (4) expresses its deepest gratitude to all the sailors and marines who gave their lives in honorable service to the United States of America on the Great Lake of Erie 200 years ago.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 153 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2013 Mr. Toomey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.

Whereas the 9 vessels in the United States naval fleet on the Great Lake of Erie during the War of 1812 were assembled and stationed at Presque Isle Bay, Pennsylvania; Whereas the American forces, under the command of 28-year-old Rhode Island native Oliver Hazard Perry, were tasked to subdue the enemy fleet on the lake and sever its vital supply lines to the northwestern front; Whereas the United States fleet met its adversaries a short distance from Put-in-Bay, Ohio, on September 10, 1813; Whereas during the intense fight that ensued, the flagship of Commodore Perry, the U.S. Brig Lawrence, was disabled and its crew suffered over an 80-percent casualty rate; Whereas Commodore Perry refused to surrender, courageously boarded a small rowboat, traversed a half-mile through hostile waters, and transferred his command to the U.S. Brig Niagara; Whereas the U.S. Brig Niagara steered back into the heart of the battle, outmaneuvered its foes, and forced the subsequent surrender of the entire British fleet on Lake Erie; Whereas 100 sharpshooters from the Kentucky militia stationed on board the flotilla provided devastating covering fire throughout the encounter; Whereas to communicate the conclusion of the engagement to Major General William Henry Harrison, Commodore Perry provided the historic and succinct battle summary: We have met the enemy, and they are ours—two ships, two brigs one schooner & one sloop. ; Whereas the victory solidified American control of Lake Erie for the duration of the conflict, enabling United States forces to retake Detroit and win further battles in the Old Northwest and the Niagara Valley; Whereas the State of Pennsylvania to this day maintains the U.S. Brig Niagara as its State ship; Whereas the battle flag of Commodore Perry, Dont Give Up the Ship , is preserved in the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland; and Whereas the battle is immortalized in the United States Senate by the masterpiece painted by William Henry Powell in 1873: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie; (2) remembers with great pride this significant victory in the Second War of Independence of the United States; (3) commends the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, and the Perry 200 Commemoration Commission for their efforts to ensure the appropriate recognition of this historic event; and (4) expresses its deepest gratitude to all the sailors and marines who gave their lives in honorable service to the United States of America on the Great Lake of Erie 200 years ago.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 155 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2013 Mr. Casey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, for its critical role in the development and construction of the fleet of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812.

Whereas the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, due to its abundant resources and strategic positioning, was recommended by shipbuilder Daniel Dobbins to the United States Department of the Navy as an ideal location for the construction of a naval fleet; Whereas the victory by the United States over Great Britain in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813, was a crucial victory for the United States during the War of 1812, and ensured that the United States maintained control over Lake Erie for the duration of the war; Whereas the success of the fleet of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie helped to facilitate the important victory of General William Henry Harrison at the Battle of the Thames, as well as other military actions of the United States throughout the War of 1812; Whereas the USS Lawrence and the USS Niagara, 2 flagships of the fleet of Commodore Perry, were returned to Presque Isle Bay, off the coast of the City of Erie, after completion of their service; Whereas the City of Erie is home to the USS Niagara, which continues to sail in memory of the heroism of the United States forces in the Battle of Lake Erie; Whereas the City of Erie honors the legacy of Commodore Perry through the Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park; and Whereas the City of Erie this year is recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, for its role in the development and construction of the fleet of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812; and (2) recognizes the historical significance of the construction of the fleet of Commodore Perry and the consequent victory of the United States in the Battle of Lake Erie.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 158 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted a review of the expenditures of U.S. funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from a federal agency for access to records of the Subcommittee's review; 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 can, by administrative or judicial 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 is needed for the promotion 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 Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments, records of the Subcommittee's review of the expenditures of U.S. funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.