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III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 29, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment July 31, 2014 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.
III Calendar No. 496 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 29, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.

July 29, 2014 Reported without amendment
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 514 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Alexander ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of August 10 through August 16, 2014, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week .

Whereas nurse-managed health clinics are nonprofit, community-based health care sites that offer primary care and wellness services based on the nursing model; Whereas the nursing model emphasizes the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, the prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics are led by advanced practice nurses and staffed by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified health care professionals; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offer a broad scope of services, including treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, routine physical exams, immunizations for adults and children, disease screenings, health education, prenatal care, dental care, and drug and alcohol treatment; Whereas, as of March 2014, approximately 500 nurse-managed health clinics provided care across the United States and recorded more than 2,500,000 patient encounters annually; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics serve a unique dual role as both health care safety net access points and health workforce development sites, given that the majority of nurse-managed health clinics are affiliated with schools of nursing and serve as clinical education sites for students entering the health profession; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics strengthen the health care safety net by expanding access to primary care and chronic disease management services for vulnerable and medically underserved populations in diverse rural, urban, and suburban communities; Whereas research has shown that nurse-managed health clinics experience high patient retention and patient satisfaction rates and nurse-managed health clinic patients experience higher rates of generic medication fills and lower hospitalization rates when compared to similar safety net providers; Whereas the 2010 report of the Institute of Medicine entitled “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” highlights the work nurse-managed health clinics are doing to reduce health disparities by bringing evidence-based care to individuals who may not otherwise receive needed services; and Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offering both primary care and wellness services provide quality care in a cost-effective manner: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of August 10 through August 16, 2014, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week ; (2) supports the ideals and goals of National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week; and (3) encourages the continued support of nurse-managed health clinics so that nurse-managed health clinics may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 516 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, document production, and representation in State of North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill .

Whereas, in the case of State of North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill , Crim. No. 08–2014–CR–01545, pending in South Central Judicial District Court in Bismarck, North Dakota, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from two employees in the Bismarck, North Dakota office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and a video recording from that 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 current or former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; 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 Megan Carranza and Jane Opdahl, employees in the Office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to produce documents and provide testimony in the case of State of North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent employees of Senator Heitkamp's office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 517 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2014 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself and calling on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Whereas, on July 17, 2014, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting Israel’s absolute right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel, condemning the actions of Hamas, and calling for the President of the Palestinian Authority to dissolve the unity government with Hamas; Whereas, since June 2014, Hamas has fired over 1,800 rockets at Israel; Whereas Hamas has used a system of tunnels to smuggle weapons and launch attacks on Israel; Whereas, since ground operations in Gaza began, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have discovered 28 of these tunnels whose only purpose is to kill and kidnap Israelis; Whereas Hamas’ weapons arsenal includes approximately 12,000 rockets that vary in range; Whereas innocent Israeli civilians are indiscriminately targeted by Hamas rocket attacks; Whereas 5,000,000 Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks from Gaza; Whereas the Iron Dome system has saved countless lives inside Israel; Whereas, consistent with Article 51 of the United Nations charter, which recognizes a nation’s right to self-defense, Israel must be allowed to take any actions necessary to remove those threats; Whereas the IDF has used text messages, leaflet drops, phone calls, and other methods to clear out areas and avoid unnecessary civilian casualties; Whereas Hamas uses civilians in Gaza as human shields by placing missile launchers next to schools, hospitals, mosques, and private homes; Whereas Hamas’ interior ministry has called on residents of Gaza to ignore IDF warning to get out of harm’s way; and Whereas any effort to broker a ceasefire agreement that does not eliminate those threats cannot be sustained in the long run and will leave Israel vulnerable to future attacks: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms its support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel; (2) calls on the United Nations Secretary General to immediately condemn the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel; (3) urges the international community to condemn the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel; (4) recognizes that the Government of Israel must be allowed to take actions necessary to remove the present and future threats posed by Hamas’ rockets and tunnels; (5) calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel; (6) opposes any efforts to impose a cease fire that does not allow for the Government of Israel to protect its citizens from threats posed by Hamas rockets and tunnels; and (7) calls on Hamas to stop using residents of Gaza as human shields.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 518 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2014 Mr. Pryor (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 12 through October 18, 2014, as National Case Management Week to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.

Whereas case management is a collaborative process of assessment, education, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy; Whereas the goal of case management is to meet the health needs of the patient and the family of the patient, while respecting and assuring the right of the patient to self-determination through communication and other available resources in order to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; Whereas case managers are advocates who help patients understand their current health status, guide patients on ways to improve their health, and provide cohesion with other professionals on the health care delivery team; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America work diligently to raise awareness about the broad range of services case managers offer and to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers on the improved patient outcomes that case management services can provide; Whereas through National Case Management Week, the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America aim to continue to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers about how vital case managers are to the successful delivery of health care; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America will celebrate National Case Management Week during the week of October 12 through October 18, 2014, in order to recognize case managers as an essential link to patients receiving quality health care; and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the many achievements of case managers in improving health care outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 12 through October 18, 2014, as National Case Management Week ; (2) recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Case Management Week and learn about the field of case management.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2014 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Reid , Mr. Sanders , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Markey , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Warren , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. King , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Reed , Ms. Stabenow , and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding global climate change.

Whereas the 2014 National Climate Assessment stated The most recent decade was the nation’s warmest on record. U.S. temperatures are expected to continue to rise. ; Whereas the 2014 National Climate Assessment was drafted by over 300 authors and extensively reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences and a Federal Advisory Committee of 60 members; Whereas the United States Global Change Research Program found that [i]n the United States, climate change has already resulted in more frequent heat waves, extreme precipitation, wildfires, and water scarcity ; Whereas the United States Global Change Research Program coordinates and integrates global change research across 13 Government agencies including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Agency for International Development; Whereas the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review of the Department of Defense of the United States stated The pressures caused by climate change will influence resource competition while placing additional burdens on economies, societies, and governance institutions around the world. ; and Whereas a Defense Science Board report concluded that [c]limate change will only grow in concern for the United States and its security interests : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges to the people and the Government of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 525 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2014 Mr. Grassley submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 30, 2014, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.

Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on fraud and misconduct harmful to the United States; Whereas the Founding Fathers unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing government records and providing monetary assistance for reasonable legal expenses necessary to prevent retaliation against the whistleblowers; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: “ Resolved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other the inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the service of these states, which may come to their knowledge” (legislation of July 30, 1778, reprinted in Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774–1789 , ed. Worthington C. Ford et al. (Washington, D.C., 1904-37), 11:732); Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas, when providing proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save taxpayers in the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day ; and (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of citizens of the United States to blow the whistle by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes to the appropriate authorities; and (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations in the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 529 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2014 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 18, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and commending its members for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States.

Whereas on September 17, 1914, members of the American Veterans of Foreign Service and the National Society of the Army of the Philippines merged their organizations and voted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to adopt the name Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States ; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States remains active in communities at the international, national, State, and local levels with more than 2,000,000 members; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States provides financial, social, and emotional support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents throughout the United States; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States works on behalf of servicemembers of the United States by calling on Congress for better health care and benefits for veterans; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States annually donates more than 13,000,000 volunteer hours of community service; and Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has played an instrumental role in each significant veterans’ legislation passed since its founding and continues to play such a role: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States on its 100th anniversary as a national organization with a mission to— (A) foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts; (B) serve veterans, the military, and communities across the United States; and (C) advocate on behalf of all veterans; (2) commends the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States; and (3) encourages all individuals of the United States to express their appreciation for the honor, courage, and bravery of United States veterans and for the service of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 529 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2014 Mr. Toomey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and commending its members for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States.

Whereas on September 17, 1914, members of the American Veterans of Foreign Service and the National Society of the Army of the Philippines merged their organizations and voted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to adopt the name Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States ; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States remains active in communities at the international, national, State, and local levels with more than 2,000,000 members; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States provides financial, social, and emotional support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents throughout the United States; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States works on behalf of servicemembers of the United States by calling on Congress for better health care and benefits for veterans; Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States annually donates more than 13,000,000 volunteer hours of community service; and Whereas the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has played an instrumental role in each significant veterans’ legislation passed since its founding and continues to play such a role: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States on its 100th anniversary as a national organization with a mission to— (A) foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts; (B) serve veterans, the military, and communities across the United States; and (C) advocate on behalf of all veterans; (2) commends the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States; and (3) encourages all individuals of the United States to express their appreciation for the honor, courage, and bravery of United States veterans and for the service of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 531 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 3, 2014 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie Lou Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, New York; Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieutenant; Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other individuals stranded; Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of war camp; Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience; Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp in September 1945; Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal; Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message of forgiveness; Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named Zamperini Field in honor of Louis Zamperini; and Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini; and (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 531 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie Lou Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, New York; Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieutenant; Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other individuals stranded; Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of war camp; Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience; Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp in September 1945; Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal; Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message of forgiveness; Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named Zamperini Field in honor of Louis Zamperini; and Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini; (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini; and (3) requests the President to identify an appropriate and lasting program of the United States Government to honor the legacy of Louis Zamperini.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 533 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas over 1,275,000 individuals in the United States are estimated to live with a spinal cord injury and cost society billions of dollars in health care and lost wages; Whereas 100,000 of the individuals in the United States with a spinal cord injury are estimated to be veterans who suffered the spinal cord injury while serving as members of the Armed Forces; Whereas accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries; Whereas 70 percent of all spinal cord injuries that occur in children under the age of 18 are a result of motor vehicle accidents; Whereas every 48 minutes a person becomes paralyzed, underscoring the urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors to improving outcomes for victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, more effective therapies, and a cure for paralysis; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to people living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of local, regional, and national organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 534 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 6, 2014, as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day .

Whereas the great Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Pekin, Illinois, has passed from the halls of the United States Capitol; Whereas the current Senators wish to honor Senator Dirksen; Whereas, upon the passing of Senator Dirksen, his contemporaries and peers stated that— (1) Senator Dirksen— (A) provided sage advice and counsel and wholehearted wisdom; (B) provided support that made the civil rights legislation of the 1960s a fact rather than a dream during that decade; and (C) was known as an American who cultivated a high sense of honor; and (2) when Senator Dirksen spoke, the country listened, and his eloquence was a source of national strength; Whereas, as the obituary for Senator Dirksen in the New York Times noted, Senator Dirksen was ever constant to the marigold, which he sought to make the national flower and which he grew profusely in his garden ; Whereas, as Senator Dirksen said on the Senate floor on April 17, 1967, the marigold is a native of North America and can in truth and in fact be called an American flower ; Whereas, as Senator Dirksen said in that speech, the marigold is national in character, for it grows and thrives in every one of the fifty states of this nation ; Whereas, as Senator Dirksen said in that speech, the marigold’s robustness reflects the hardihood and character of the generations who pioneered and built this land into a great nation ; Whereas, beginning in 1973, Pekin has held the Pekin Marigold Festival each year to honor Pekin’s favorite son, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen; and Whereas the 40th Pekin Marigold Festival will be held during the first week of September 2014, which includes Saturday, September 6: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 6, 2014, as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day .
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 535 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

That— (1) the Committee on Rules and Administration shall prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual for the use of the 113th Congress; (2) the manual shall be printed as a Senate document; and (3) in addition to the usual number of copies, 1,500 copies of the manual shall be bound, of which— (A) 500 paperbound copies shall be for the use of the Senate; and (B) 1,000 copies shall be bound (550 paperbound; 250 nontabbed black skiver; 200 tabbed black skiver) and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 538 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2014 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff were highly respected journalists whose integrity and dedication were a credit to their profession; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff embodied the spirit of our Nation’s First Amendment liberties, including the freedom of the press; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff made significant contributions to our Nation through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria, and elsewhere; Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a terrorist organization responsible for committing barbaric acts against United States citizens; Whereas ISIL continues to hold hostages in blatant contravention of international law; Whereas ISIL has committed despicable acts of violence against Iraqi Christians, forcing many to flee their ancient homeland; Whereas ISIL has committed despicable acts of violence against Muslims who do not subscribe to ISIL’s depraved, violent, and oppressive ideology; Whereas ISIL has threatened to decimate the ancient Yazidi population of Iraq while abducting Yazidi women and children and subjecting them to rape, forced marriage, and slavery; Whereas ISIL has targeted many other religious and ethnic minority groups, including Turkmen populations; and Whereas ISIL threatens to conduct terrorist attacks internationally: Now, therefore, be it

1. Sense of the Senate The Senate— (1) strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; (2) mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses its condolences to their families; (3) salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult and dangerous of conditions; (4) supports efforts to vigorously pursue and bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; (5) demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages being held by ISIL; and (6) calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL. 2. Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 546 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2014 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Congratulating Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory and commending the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections.

Whereas the United States and Indonesia are the world’s second and third largest democracies, respectively; Whereas the United States and Indonesia share many common values, including respect for human rights and the rule of law; Whereas in November 2010, the United States and Indonesia launched the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, which solidified a long-term commitment to cooperation on key bilateral, regional and global issues; Whereas the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership’s Democracy and Civil Society Working Group promotes enhanced cooperation on parliamentary and electoral processes and political empowerment for women; Whereas Indonesia, a regional and global leader, has undergone a remarkable democratic transformation over the last 2 decades; Whereas on July 9, 2014, approximately 135,000,000 votes were cast in Indonesia’s Presidential election, which was the largest single day election in the world to date; Whereas on July 22, 2014, Joko Widodo was declared the winner in Indonesia’s Presidential election; and Whereas Indonesia, with its vast geography, large multi-ethnic population, and largest Muslim majority population in the world, is a powerful model for a peaceful, democratic transition of power: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory; (2) commends the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections; (3) affirms the commitment of the United States to strengthening our bilateral relationship with Indonesia; (4) supports the advancement of an inclusive democracy and an active role for civil society in Indonesia; and (5) recognizes Indonesia's 2014 Presidential election as an example of a peaceful, democratic transition of power for other transformational democracies throughout the world to follow.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 547 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Begich , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Levin , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Reed , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Warner , and Mr. Heller ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 14, 2014, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas 370 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent just 11 percent of all institutions of higher learning, yet serve nearly 60 percent of all Hispanic students, enrolling more than 1,500,000 Hispanic students in 2012; Whereas the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions, defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24 percent, grew to 270 colleges and universities in 2012; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States; (2) designates the week beginning September 14, 2014, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 548 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2014 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Hagan , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Levin , Mr. Portman , Mr. Pryor , Mr. King , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Carper , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Warner , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Begich , Mr. Crapo , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Coons , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Tester , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Isakson , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Chambliss , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Scott , Mr. Thune , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 29, 2014, as Small Business Saturday and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Whereas there are 28,200,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses generated 63 percent of net new jobs created from 1993 through 2013; Whereas 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States; Whereas 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to local communities by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important to support the small businesses in their communities; and Whereas November 29, 2014, is an appropriate day to designate as Small Business Saturday : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 29, 2014, as Small Business Saturday ; and (2) supports efforts— (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 549 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2014 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Roberts , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. McConnell , and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2014, as Day of the Deployed.

Whereas more than 2,500,000 individuals serve as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,500,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force (the regular components and the National Guard and the Reserves), who protect the precious heritage of the country through their positive declaration and actions; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate designated October 26 as Day of the Deployed in 2011, 2012, and 2013: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2014, as Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the United States Armed Forces and their families; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever they serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.