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III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Lautenberg , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating January 2013 as National Mentoring Month .

Whereas mentoring is a longstanding tradition in which a dependable, caring adult provides guidance, support, and encouragement to facilitate the social, emotional, and cognitive development of a young person; Whereas continued research on mentoring shows that formal, high-quality mentoring focused on developing the competence and character of the mentee promotes positive outcomes, such as improved academic achievement, self-esteem, social skills, and career development; Whereas further research on mentoring provides strong evidence that mentoring successfully reduces substance use and abuse, academic failure, and delinquency; Whereas mentoring, in addition to preparing young people for school, work, and life, is extremely rewarding for the people who serve as mentors; Whereas more than 5,000 mentoring programs in communities of all sizes across the United States focus on building strong, effective relationships between mentors and mentees; Whereas approximately 3,000,000 young people in the United States are in formal mentoring relationships due to the remarkable vigor, creativity, and resourcefulness of the thousands of mentoring programs in communities throughout the United States; Whereas, in spite of the progress made in increasing mentoring, the United States has a serious mentoring gap , with nearly 15,000,000 young people in need of mentors; Whereas mentoring partnerships between the public and private sectors bring State and local leaders together to support mentoring programs by preventing duplication of efforts, offering training in industry best practices, and making the most of limited resources to benefit young people in the United States; Whereas the designation of January 2013 as National Mentoring Month will help call attention to the critical role mentors play in helping young people realize their potential; Whereas a month-long celebration of mentoring will encourage more individuals and organizations, including schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations, to become engaged in mentoring across the United States; and Whereas, most significantly, National Mentoring Month— (1) will build awareness of mentoring; and (2) will encourage more people to become mentors and help close the mentoring gap in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the month of January 2013 as National Mentoring Month ; (2) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring adults and students who are already volunteering as mentors; and (3) encourages more adults and students to volunteer as mentors.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Vitter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.

Whereas the freedom to practice religion and to express religious thought is acknowledged to be a fundamental and unalienable right belonging to all individuals; Whereas the United States was founded on the principle of freedom of religion and not freedom from religion; Whereas the framers of the Constitution of the United States intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution would prohibit the Federal Government from enacting any law that favors one religious denomination over another, not that the First Amendment to the Constitution would prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialogue; Whereas, in 1983, the Supreme Court held in Marsh v. Chambers, 463 U.S. 783, that the practice of opening legislative sessions with prayer has become part of the fabric of our society and invoking divine guidance on a public body entrusted with making the laws is not a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution, but rather is simply a tolerable acknowledgment of beliefs widely held among the people of the United States; Whereas voluntary prayer by elected bodies should not be limited to prayer in State legislatures and Congress; Whereas school boards are deliberative bodies of adults, similar to a legislature in that they are elected by the people, act in the public interest, and hold sessions that are open to the public for voluntary attendance; and Whereas voluntary prayer by an elected body should be protected under law and encouraged in society because voluntary prayer has become a part of the fabric of our society, voluntary prayer acknowledges beliefs widely held among the people of the United States, and the Supreme Court has held that it is not a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution for a public body to invoke divine guidance: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that prayer before school board meetings is a protected act in accordance with the fundamental principles upon which the United States was founded; and (2) expresses support for the practice of prayer at the beginning of school board meetings.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Levin , and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate.

1. Bipartisan cloture on the motion to proceed Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the end the following: 3. If a cloture motion on a motion to proceed to a measure or matter is presented in accordance with this rule and is signed by 16 Senators, including the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, 7 additional Senators not affiliated with the majority, and 7 additional Senators not affiliated with the minority, one hour after the Senate meets on the following calendar day, the Presiding Officer, or the clerk at the direction of the Presiding Officer, shall lay the motion before the Senate. If cloture is then invoked on the motion to proceed, the question shall be on the motion to proceed, without further debate. . 2. Conference motions Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs 2 through 9 as paragraphs 3 through 10, respectively; (2) in paragraph 3(c), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph 4 and inserting paragraph 5 ; (3) in paragraph 4(b), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph 4 and inserting paragraph 5 ; (4) in paragraph 5(a), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph 2 or paragraph 3 and inserting paragraph 3 or paragraph 4 ; (5) in paragraph 6, as so redesignated— (A) in subparagraph (a), by striking paragraph 2 or 3 and inserting paragraph 3 or paragraph 4 ; (B) in subparagraph (b), by striking paragraph (4) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (5) ; and (6) inserting after paragraph 1 the following: 2. (a) When a message from the House of Representatives is laid before the Senate, it shall be in order for a single, non-divisible motion to be made that includes— (1) a motion to disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment; (2) a motion to request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference; and (3) a motion to authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees). (b) If a cloture motion is presented on a motion made pursuant to subparagraph (a), the motion shall be debatable for no more than 2 hours, equally divided in the usual form, after which the Presiding Officer, or the clerk at the direction of the Presiding Officer, shall lay the motion before the Senate. If cloture is then invoked on the motion, the question shall be on the motion, without further debate. .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 20 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

The Senator from New Jersey, Mr. Menendez, shall be the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until his successor is chosen. 2. Provided, That this resolution shall be effective upon the resignation of the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry).
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 21 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2013 Mr. Lautenberg submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 14, 2013 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care .

Whereas the National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care promotes national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of patients and families; Whereas individuals and groups of medical professionals and students stand in solidarity to support compassion in health care as expressed by Dr. Randall Friese, triage physician at the University of Arizona Medical Center who, when queried, stated that the most important treatment he provided to Congress member Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot on January 8, 2011, was to hold her hand and reassure her that she was in the hospital and would be cared for; Whereas physicians, nurses, all other health care professionals, and medical facilities are charged with providing both the art and science of medicine; Whereas a greater awareness of the importance of compassion in health care encourages health care professionals to be mindful of the need to treat the patient rather than the disease; Whereas scientific research illustrates that when health care professionals practice humanistically; demonstrating the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, empathy, and service, their patients have better medical outcomes; and Whereas February 14th would be an appropriate day to designate as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care and to celebrate it by health care students and professionals performing humanistic acts of compassion and kindness toward patients, families of patients, and health care colleagues: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care ; (2) recognizes the importance and value of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients as a means of promoting better health outcomes; and (3) encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of both— (A) being humane and compassionate; and (B) providing technical expertise.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 21 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2013 Mr. Lautenberg submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care .

Whereas the National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care promotes national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of patients and families; Whereas individuals and groups of medical professionals and students stand in solidarity to support compassion in health care as expressed by Dr. Randall Friese, triage physician at the University of Arizona Medical Center who, when queried, stated that the most important treatment he provided to Congress member Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot on January 8, 2011, was to hold her hand and reassure her that she was in the hospital and would be cared for; Whereas physicians, nurses, all other health care professionals, and medical facilities are charged with providing both the art and science of medicine; Whereas a greater awareness of the importance of compassion in health care encourages health care professionals to be mindful of the need to treat the patient rather than the disease; Whereas scientific research illustrates that when health care professionals practice humanistically; demonstrating the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, empathy, and service, their patients have better medical outcomes; and Whereas February 14th would be an appropriate day to designate as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care and to celebrate it by health care students and professionals performing humanistic acts of compassion and kindness toward patients, families of patients, and health care colleagues: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care ; (2) recognizes the importance and value of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients as a means of promoting better health outcomes; and (3) encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of both— (A) being humanistic and compassionate; and (B) providing technical expertise.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 22 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Ms. Landrieu , and Mr. Johanns ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Whereas Catholic schools in the United States have received international acclaim for academic excellence while providing students with lessons that extend far beyond the classroom; Whereas Catholic schools present a broad curriculum that emphasizes the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical, and social values in the young people of the United States; Whereas Catholic schools in the United States today educate 2,031,455 students and maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to 1; Whereas the faculty members of Catholic schools teach a highly diverse body of students; Whereas the graduation rate for all Catholic school students is 99 percent; Whereas 85 percent of Catholic high school graduates go on to college; Whereas Catholic schools produce students who are strongly dedicated to faith, values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually stimulating environment rich in spiritual character and moral development; and Whereas in the 1972 pastoral message concerning Catholic education, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops stated, Education is one of the most important ways by which the Church fulfills its commitment to the dignity of the person and building of community. Community is central to education ministry, both as a necessary condition and an ardently desired goal. The educational efforts of the Church, therefore, must be directed to forming persons-in-community; for the education of the individual Christian is important not only to his solitary destiny, but also the destinies of the many communities in which he lives. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the United States for ongoing contributions to education and for playing a vital role in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 23 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2013 Mr. Nelson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon landing on Florida.

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon landing on Florida; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2013 Ms. Cantwell (for Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring Gonzaga University on its 125th anniversary.

Whereas, in 1881, at the request of the citizens of the City of Spokane Falls, Washington, Father Joseph Cataldo, S.J., a Jesuit from the Rocky Mountain Mission, committed to establishing a school along the banks of the Spokane River; Whereas, on September 17, 1887, Gonzaga College officially opened its doors with an inaugural class of 18 students; Whereas Gonzaga College, known today as Gonzaga University, has grown into a nationally recognized 4-year liberal arts university, where nearly 8,000 students can choose from more than 75 fields of study, select from 25 master's degree programs, and pursue doctoral degrees in law and leadership studies; Whereas Gonzaga University is repeatedly listed as one of the best comprehensive regional universities in the western United States, is ranked second in the United States among small universities for alumni serving in the Peace Corps, and consistently earns a place on the President’s Higher Education and Community Service Honor Roll; Whereas Gonzaga University invests more than $60,000,000 annually in scholarships and in financial assistance to its students; and Whereas notable Gonzaga alumni include a former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, a Governor of the State of Washington and the first female Attorney General of the State of Washington, the current Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives, judges of the United States district courts, and members of the Washington State Supreme Court: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors Gonzaga University on its 125th anniversary; (2) celebrates the commitment of Gonzaga University to its students and to educating the whole individual, including the mind, body, and spirit; (3) applauds Gonzaga University for its dedication to instilling the importance of service to others and civic engagement; and (4) congratulates the students, staff, faculty, alumni, and supporters of Gonzaga University for their many contributions in the United States and abroad.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as National School Counseling Week .

Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as National School Counseling Week ; Whereas the importance of school counseling has been recognized through the inclusion of elementary- and secondary-school counseling programs in amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ); Whereas school counselors have long advocated that the education system of the United States must provide equitable opportunities for all students; Whereas personal and social growth results in increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding the students through academic, personal, social, and career development; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are college- and career-ready, and are aware of financial aid and college opportunities; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school culture resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in the community and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, depression, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas school counselors are one of the few professionals in a school building who are trained in both education and mental-health matters; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school-counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors of 471 to 1 is almost twice that of the ratio of 250 to 1 recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week would increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as National School Counseling Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in the school and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2013 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION To provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

That (a) it shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) (1) Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). No motion to table the point of order shall be in order. (2) Any Senator may move to waive a point of order raised under paragraph (1) by an affirmative yea and nay vote of two-thirds of the Senators duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point for order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (3) This resolution is enacted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in clause 2 of section 5 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Ms. Stabenow (Chairman), Mr. Leahy, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Brown, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Heitkamp, and Mr. Cowan. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Mr. Rockefeller (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Pryor, Mrs. McCaskill, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Begich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Schatz, and Mr. Cowan. Committee on Finance: Mr. Baucus (Chairman), Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Stabenow, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. Casey. Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Menendez (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Kaine. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Ms. Landrieu (Chairman), Mr. Levin, Mr. Harkin, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Hagan, Ms. Heitkamp, and Mr. Cowan. Joint Economic Committee : Ms. Klobuchar (Vice Chairman), Mr. Casey, Mr. Warner, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Heinrich.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU ) Bison won the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 5, 2013, in a hard fought victory over the Sam Houston State University Bearkats by a score of 39 to 13; Whereas the NDSU Bison and coach Craig Bohl had an incredible 2012 season with 14 wins and 1 defeat; Whereas NDSU has won 10 NCAA Football Championships; Whereas, during the championship game, the NDSU Bison offense scored 39 points against the Sam Houston State Bearkats; Whereas Coach Bohl and his staff have instilled character and confidence in the NDSU players and have done an outstanding job with the Bison football program; Whereas the leadership of President Dean Bresciani and Athletic Director Gene Taylor has helped bring both academic and athletic excellence to NDSU; and Whereas the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University football team, the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision champions; (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans for supporting the Bison on their successful quest to capture another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Emporia State University.

Whereas, in 1863, the State of Kansas founded the Kansas State Normal School to provide opportunities for higher education in the fields of teaching, mechanic arts, agriculture, and various other arts and sciences; Whereas the Kansas State Normal School became the Kansas State Teachers College in 1923, Emporia Kansas State College in 1974, and Emporia State University in 1977; Whereas Emporia State University has prepared thousands of teachers in the United States through its nationally acclaimed teacher education programs; Whereas Emporia State University is the host of the National Teachers Hall of Fame, which recognizes and honors exceptional career educators from throughout the United States; Whereas Emporia State University offers outstanding and highly accredited programs, including programs in education, business, and library and information management; Whereas Emporia State University is the alma mater of more than 75,000 proud alumni; and Whereas the quality of Emporia State University as an institution of higher learning is a reflection of the extraordinary caliber of its educational professionals and students: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and extends its congratulations to the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Emporia State University for 150 years of excellence in higher education.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Roberts (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University.

Whereas Kansas State University was established by the Territory of Kansas on February 9, 1858, as the Bluemont Central College Association, in response to the desire to provide higher education opportunities to farm families and working class individuals in Kansas; Whereas on February 3, 1863, Kansas became one of the first States to accept the terms and conditions of the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the First Morrill Act ) (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), which created the land-grant system of colleges and universities; Whereas Kansas State Agricultural College, which is known today as Kansas State University, received a land-grant charter on February 16, 1863, making it the first operational land-grant institution in the United States; Whereas since the inception of Kansas State University, the university has expanded the main campus in Manhattan to include campuses in Olathe and Salina; Whereas students attending Kansas State University hale from all 50 States and 90 countries; Whereas more than 200,000 alumni are proud to call Kansas State University their alma mater; Whereas the commitment of Kansas State University to education is unparalleled; and Whereas the history and stature of Kansas State University are secured by the exceptional caliber of the educational professionals and students: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and congratulates Kansas State University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant university.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.

Whereas, on February 3, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, defeating the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 34 to 31 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas Super Bowl XLVII marks the second Super Bowl win for the Baltimore Ravens, the third Super Bowl win for a Baltimore football team, and the first time in history that siblings have coached opposing teams in the Super Bowl; Whereas the victory by the Baltimore Ravens was the culmination of a regular season with 10 wins and 6 losses and a series of exhilarating playoff performances; Whereas the Baltimore Ravens exhibited a stellar offensive performance, with 93 rushing yards and 274 passing yards; Whereas the Baltimore Ravens' defense forced turnovers that were critical to achieving a victory; Whereas middle linebacker Ray Lewis won his second Super Bowl ring in his last game in the National Football League after recovering from a torn tricep earlier in the season; Whereas linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his achilles tendon in the offseason but made a full recovery to play in the Super Bowl; Whereas quarterback Joe Flacco led the Baltimore Ravens to victory by throwing for a total of 287 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning the award for Most Valuable Player; Whereas receiver Jacoby Jones caught 1 pass for 56 yards and a touchdown and returned a kickoff a record-tying 108 yards for another touchdown; Whereas receiver Anquan Boldin caught 6 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown; Whereas the Baltimore Ravens dedicated their play during the season to the memories of Art Modell, the former owner, and Tevin Jones, the brother of receiver Torrey Smith; Whereas the leadership and vision of head coach John Harbaugh propelled the Baltimore Ravens back to the pinnacle of professional sports; Whereas members of the Baltimore Ravens organization have helped their community through charitable work and advocacy; and Whereas the Baltimore Ravens have brought great pride and honor to the City of Baltimore, its loyal fans, and the entire State of Maryland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2012 championship season; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an enrolled version of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the owner of the Baltimore Ravens, Steve Biscotti; (B) the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh; and (C) the now-retired field leader of the Baltimore Ravens, Ray Lewis.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2013 Mr. Johanns (for himself, Mr. Harkin , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing February 19, 2013 as the centennial of Mosaic, a faith-based organization that was founded in Nebraska and now serves more than 3,600 individuals with intellectual disabilities in 10 States.

Whereas the roots of Mosaic, a faith-based organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, trace back to the commitment of a Nebraskan to ensure that individuals with disabilities were cared for and inspired by a loving community; Whereas, on February 19, 1913, a Nebraska pastor, the Reverend K.G. William Dahl, founded Bethphage Inner Mission Association (referred to in this preamble as Bethphage ) in Axtell, Nebraska as a ministry for individuals with intellectual disabilities; Whereas, on October 20, 1925, a school endeavoring to create opportunities for children with disabilities took root in Sterling, Nebraska when the Reverends Julius Moehl, August Hoeger, and William Fruehling, and laymen John Aden and William Ehmen, established Martin Luther Home Society, which later became known as Martin Luther Homes; Whereas, with the increasing need for community-based programs for individuals with disabilities in the 1970s and 1980s, both Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes grew into ministries that served locations across the United States; Whereas the shared vision and mission of the 2 Nebraska-born ministries, to care for the most vulnerable individuals, laid the foundation for the formation of a powerful partnership; Whereas, on July 1, 2003, Mosaic was officially established through a consolidation of Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes; and Whereas Mosaic has created a legacy of love, providing individualized support to thousands of individuals in the United States and extending its work beyond the borders of the United States through an international alliance: Now therefore be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes February 19, 2013 as the centennial of Mosaic; (2) recognizes the important and valuable contributions that individuals with intellectual disabilities make in their communities; (3) celebrates the integral role that Mosaic has played in the growth and success of individuals with intellectual disabilities; and (4) congratulates the men and women who have touched countless lives by contributing to the mission of Mosaic to create a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2013 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Franken , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Casey , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Levin , Ms. Murkowski , and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 23 (legislative day, March 22), 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate in disapproving the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020.

Whereas wrestling is recognized as one of the world’s oldest competitive sports dating back to 3000 BC; Whereas wrestling was one of the original sports of the ancient Greek Olympic Games and of the first modern Olympic Games; Whereas wrestling is one of the world’s most diverse sports, with participants from almost 200 countries around the world; Whereas over 280,000 high school students in the United States participated in wrestling in 2012; Whereas there are over 300 intercollegiate wrestling programs in the United States; Whereas wrestling represents the determination and hard work it takes to succeed in life and sport; Whereas the United States has a long, proud, and storied Olympic wrestling history; and Whereas wrestling epitomizes the spirit of the Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the United States Olympic Committee for its continued support of wrestling and encourages it to work actively to reverse the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020; (2) disapproves the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020; and (3) urges the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2013 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Franken , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Casey , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate in disapproving the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020.

Whereas wrestling is recognized as one of the world’s oldest competitive sports dating back to 3000 BC; Whereas wrestling was one of the original sports of the ancient Greek Olympic Games and of the first modern Olympic Games; Whereas wrestling is one of the world’s most diverse sports, with participants from almost 200 countries around the world; Whereas over 280,000 high school students in the United States participated in wrestling in 2012; Whereas there are over 300 intercollegiate wrestling programs in the United States; Whereas wrestling represents the determination and hard work it takes to succeed in life and sport; Whereas the United States has a long, proud, and storied Olympic wrestling history; and Whereas wrestling epitomizes the spirit of the Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the United States Olympic Committee for its continued support of wrestling and encourages it to work actively to reverse the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020; (2) disapproves the proposal of the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020; and (3) urges the International Olympic Committee Executive Board to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2013 Mr. Harkin , from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions , reported the following original resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is authorized from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,381,475, of which amount (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). 3. Expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. 4. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, to be paid from the Appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2013 Ms. Landrieu , from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship , reported the following original resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship for March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.

1. General authority In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, in its discretion— (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) to employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. Expenses for period ending September 30, 2013 The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, under this resolution shall not exceed $1,524,917, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 72a(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). 3. Expenses and agency contributions (a) Expenses of the committee (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required Vouchers shall not be required— (A) for the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) for payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) for the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) for payment of franked mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. (b) Agency contributions There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate.