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III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Chambliss ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 20, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on the roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and to publicize the importance of the day through use of the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Isakson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on the roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and to publicize the importance of the day through use of the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 584 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending Jerald D. Linnell on his service to the United States Senate.

Whereas Jerry Linnell, a native of Minnesota, graduated from the court reporting program of the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis; Whereas Jerry Linnell, joined the Official Reporters of Debate of the United States Senate in 1982 and became Chief Reporter in 1999 supervising a staff of reporters and transcribers and producing the Senate's portion of the Congressional Record with remarkable accuracy; Whereas Jerry Linnell has earned the respect and affection of the Senators, their staffs and all of his colleagues for his professionalism, dedication and good humor; Whereas Jerry Linnell now retires from the Senate after 32 years to spend more time with his wife Jane, his four children and five grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate expresses its appreciation to Jerry Linnell and commends him for his lengthy, faithful and outstanding service to the Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Jerald D. Linnell.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 589 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014.

Whereas Thomas Menino was born on December 27, 1942, in Readville, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston where he lived his entire life; Whereas Thomas Menino was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an adoring grandfather; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected to the Boston City Council in 1983 to represent District 5, including the Hyde Park neighborhood where he lived; Whereas Thomas Menino served as City Council president and became acting mayor of Boston in July 1993; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected as the 53rd Mayor of Boston in November 1993, the first Italian-American mayor of the city of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino subsequently was elected to 4 additional terms, serving an unprecedented 20 years as Mayor of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino took pride in being known as the Urban Mechanic , focusing on the nuts and bolts issues that kept the city moving forward, from fixing potholes to cleaning up public parks; Whereas Mayor Menino oversaw a period of growth and urban renewal in Boston, and worked to make Boston a city of safe, livable neighborhoods; Whereas Mayor Menino led the resurgence of neighborhoods in Boston, from the waterfront and the innovation district of the waterfront to Dudley Square in Roxbury, creating a city with unbounded innovative potential; Whereas Mayor Menino committed himself to being the Education Mayor , using his political will and courage to improve education for all the children in the city; Whereas Mayor Menino was a powerful advocate for research institutions in Boston, including the world-class hospitals and universities in the city; Whereas Mayor Menino stood firmly for full equality for every person in every community in Boston, and focused on building an open, accepting, and inclusive city; Whereas Mayor Menino was a constant presence at public events throughout Boston, greeting residents at countless ribbon cuttings, potluck dinners, and school plays; Whereas more than half of city residents said they had personally met the Mayor and thousands said the Mayor had personally touched their lives; Whereas Mayor Menino led Boston with resolve during times of both triumph and crisis, guiding the city following the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon and demonstrating what it means to be Boston Strong ; and Whereas Mayor Menino was one of the great leaders in the almost 400-year history of Boston, who transformed the city into a modern-day City on a Hill that is a model for the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and residents of the city; (2) affirms the lasting contributions by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and to the United States; and (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mayor Thomas Menino.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 591 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Reid (for Mrs. Hagan (for herself, Mr. Kirk , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Brown , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Levin )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Whereas November 16 through November 22, 2014, marks the 93rd annual observance of American Education Week ; Whereas public schools are the backbone of democracy in the United States, providing young people with the tools necessary to maintain the values of freedom, civility, and equality that are precious to the United States; Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; Whereas people working in the field of public education, whether teachers, higher education faculty and staff, paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers, clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in skilled trades, health and student service workers, security guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve children and communities throughout the United States with care and professionalism; and Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, children, educators, volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all individuals who work together to educate children.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 593 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2014 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day .

Whereas 23 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir remembrance wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the month of December; Whereas more than 1,700,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to Remember, Honor, Teach is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as well as veterans cemeteries and other locations in all 50 States and overseas; Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedom in the United States; Whereas in 2013, remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 900 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2014, the Patriot Guard Riders, along with other patriotic groups, will continue the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas the Nation’s trucking industry continues to support Wreaths Across America by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths to over 1,000 locations across the country; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to lay remembrance wreaths; Whereas 2014 is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, where some 230,000 markers stand in honor of those who have served this country; Whereas this year, it is the aspiration of Wreaths Across America to lay a wreath at the grave of every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas December 14, 2013, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day ; and Whereas, on December 13, 2014, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our veterans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the service and sacrifice that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself and Mr. Kirk ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski and honoring his extraordinary and courageous life.

Whereas Jan Karski was born on April 24, 1914, as Jan Kozielewski, in Lodz, Poland; Whereas Jan Karski served in the Polish diplomatic service, enlisted in the military, and was serving in the Polish army when German soldiers invaded Poland in 1939; Whereas Jan Karski was captured by the Red Army when the Soviet Union invaded Poland; Whereas in 1940, Jan Karski escaped the horrific Katyn Massacre, in which an estimated 22,000 Poles, including 8,000 Polish military officers, were brutally slain by Soviet soldiers; Whereas Jan Karski escaped to Warsaw and joined the Polish underground resistance movement, where he served as a courier delivering messages to the Polish government-in-exile detailing the horrific brutality of the Nazis in Warsaw; Whereas Jan Karski risked his life on several occasions, including when he infiltrated the Warsaw ghetto and the Izbica transit camp, and provided some of the first eyewitness accounts of the Holocaust to the Polish government-in-exile, the British government, and the United States Government; Whereas in July of 1943, Jan Karski traveled to the United States to meet with President Roosevelt to describe the horrors of the Nazi genocide he had witnessed; Whereas Jan Karski remained dedicated throughout his life to raising global awareness of the atrocities of the Holocaust; Whereas after World War II, Jan Karski moved to the United States and enrolled in Georgetown University, earning a Ph.D. in 1952 and teaching at the university's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service for 35 years until his retirement in 1984; Whereas Jan Karski became a citizen of the United States in 1954; Whereas Jan Karski was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 for his courageous efforts in uncovering the atrocities of the Holocaust and his commitment to sharing what he witnessed with the world; Whereas the Parliament of the Republic of Poland has designated 2014 as The Year of Jan Karski ; and Whereas on April 1, 2014, to mark Jan Karski’s 100th birthday, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring his bravery and dedication in telling the world of the atrocities that took place in Poland during the Holocaust: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski; and (2) honors the life and legacy of Jan Karski.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2014 Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 11, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic December 16, 2014 Considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund estimates that 101,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi and his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2014 Mr. Harkin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that 121,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has personally rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the right of all children to an education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 598 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Mr. Donnelly (for himself and Mr. Coats ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig was a tireless humanitarian who devoted his life to helping those most in need; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig saved lives across Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria, particularly through the nongovernmental organization he founded, Special Emergency Response and Assistance; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig represented the best qualities of humanity through his work administering medical aid, food and shelter to the people most impacted by the war in Syria; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig served with honor as a United States Army Ranger; Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this preamble as ISIL ) is a terrorist organization that has committed widespread acts of violence against innocent civilians throughout Iraq and Syria, forcing many people to flee their homeland; Whereas ISIL has carried out grave atrocities targeting Muslims and religious and ethnic minorities in the region, including women and children, for enslavement, torture, and massacre; Whereas ISIL has captured and assassinated journalists and humanitarian and health workers, deepening the suffering of a war-torn region; Whereas ISIL is responsible for the murder of United States citizens; and Whereas ISIL continues to hold hostages in contravention of international law: Now, therefore, be it

1. Sense of the Senate The Senate— (1) mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig; (2) expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig; (3) condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this resolution as ISIL ), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers; and (4) urges 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 and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. 2. Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2014 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, and professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves children who are— (1) living in areas with a high poverty rate, areas with a high incidence of juvenile arrests, or single-parent households; (2) impacted by homelessness or familial incarceration; or (3) attending a struggling school; Whereas mentors serving as advisors, role models, or friends can diminish risk factors, enhance protective factors, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports and enriches the lives of children and promotes and reinforces positive activities, behaviors, and attitudes by working with donors, partners, family members, volunteers, and advocates; Whereas the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program is proven to help at-risk children reach their potential; Whereas the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado classifies the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program as a blueprint model intervention program for effectively reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse; Whereas blueprint programs have the highest standards and meet the most rigorous tests of effectiveness and replicability in the field of helping at-risk children; Whereas children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program perform better in school and develop better relationships with their families and peers; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers, known as Bigs , and at-risk children, known as Littles , throughout Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports nearly 3,000 mentor matches each year; Whereas an estimated 250,000 underserved children in southeastern Pennsylvania remain at risk for academic failure; and Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to bringing life-changing work to the children in the region who need it the most: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.