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III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 320 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13 (legislative day, December 11), 2013 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day .

Whereas 22 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition, during the month of December, of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir holiday wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas more than 1,000,000 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; 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 the freedoms in the United States; Whereas in 2012, wreaths were sent to more than 800 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2013, the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle and motor vehicle group that is dedicated to patriotic events and includes more than 250,000 members nationwide, will continue the tradition of the group of escorting a tractor-trailer filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to escort and lay the wreaths; Whereas December 15, 2012, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day ; and Whereas the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy on December 14, 2013, bringing approximately 130,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery on that day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the sacrifices that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 322 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2013 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

That a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate document, and that there be printed 200 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 323 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Chambliss (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. McCain , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Ms. Collins , Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on maintaining the current annual adjustment in retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62.

Whereas it is the responsibility of Congress to get the fiscal house of government in order, and all government spending should be examined to achieve that goal; Whereas H.J. Res. 59 (113th Congress), a bipartisan budget proposal, is a first step in this direction, though it fails to address broader government spending issues; Whereas retirees from the Armed Forces, both those who served a full career and those medically retired and their survivors, have provided great service and sacrificed much for our country; Whereas H.J. Res. 59 (113th Congress) disproportionally targets these military retirees in the name of fiscal responsibility; and Whereas, while the decisions regarding future spending cuts may be difficult and painful, the solution should require contributions from all Americans: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) retirees from the Armed Forces should not unfairly bear the burden of excessive government spending; (2) military retirees earned the benefits they were promised upon entering the military, and it is the duty of the Senate to protect them; and (3) the Senate should seek alternatives to the provisions of section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (introduced as H.J. Res. 59 (113th Congress)) before the effective date of that section and the amendments made by that section.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Rockefeller (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Thune , Mr. Carper , and Mr. Coburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration.

Whereas on November 1, 2013, a gunman entered Terminal 3 of the Los Angeles International Airport and opened fire at a security checkpoint, targeting the Transportation Security Officers who are charged with protecting our aviation system and the people of the United States; Whereas Gerardo Hernandez, a 39-year-old resident of Porter Ranch, California, a beloved husband and father of two, lost his life in the shooting and tragically became the first Transportation Security Officer to be killed in the performance of his duties; Whereas James Speer and Tony Grigsby, dedicated Transportation Security Officers and colleagues of the deceased officer, were wounded in the attack; Whereas a member of the traveling public, Brian Ludmer, a 29-year-old high school teacher from Lake Forest, Illinois, was also injured; and Whereas Transportation Security Officers, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and medical professionals acted courageously to subdue the gunman, secure the airport, help move passengers out of harm's way, and treat victims of the attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) strongly condemns the senseless and appalling act of violence carried out at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013; (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Gerardo Hernandez; (3) honors the dedicated public service of Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grigsby; (4) sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack; and (5) remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 325 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20, 2013 Mr. Pryor (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week .

Whereas the goal of National Toy Week is to recognize toys as the tools of play , enriching the lives of young people for generations; Whereas through play, children develop active minds, active bodies, and necessary social skills; Whereas National Toy Week encourages recognition of play as a universal pastime that gives children of all ages the opportunity to spend time together and have fun; Whereas according to the Toy Industry Association, the toy industry supports over 600,000 full-time jobs, accounting for more than $26,000,000,000 in wages; Whereas the toy industry is estimated to have an economic impact of over $75,000,000,000 in 2013 alone; and Whereas throughout the history of the toy industry, such industry has provided a wealth of creativity and innovation across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week ; (2) recognizes the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; (3) recognizes that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week by enjoying toys and play.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 327 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20, 2013 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating Sporting Kansas City for an outstanding 2013 season in Major League Soccer and for winning the Major League Soccer Cup 2013.

Whereas on December 7, 2013, Sporting Kansas City won the Major League Soccer Cup 2013 by defeating Real Salt Lake in a penalty shootout, after 120 minutes of play concluded with a draw; Whereas the Major League Soccer Cup 2013 occurred in a sold-out stadium of 21,650 people at Sporting Park, in Kansas City, Kansas; Whereas the recorded temperature at the kickoff of the Major League Soccer Cup 2013 was 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the coldest kickoff-temperature of any game in the history of Major League Soccer; Whereas Sporting Kansas City defender Aurelien Collin was named the Major League Soccer Cup Most Valuable Player; Whereas Sporting Kansas City finished the Major League Soccer regular season of 2013 in second place, a single win short of securing the Major League Soccer Supporters’ Shield, with a record of 17 wins, 10 loses, and 7 draws; Whereas Sporting Park, in Kansas City, Kansas, has hosted the qualifying matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football Gold Cup, the 2013 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, and the Major League Soccer Cup 2013; Whereas several Sporting Kansas City players represent the United States in international soccer games; Whereas Sporting Kansas City will play as one of the soccer clubs representing the United States in the 2014–2015 Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football Champions League; Whereas Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013; Whereas Kansas City has a rich soccer history, participating as the Kansas City Wiz in the first season of Major League Soccer in 1996; Whereas Kansas City locals Neal Patterson, Cliff Illig, Pat Curran, Greg Maday, and Robb Heineman own Sporting Kansas City; Whereas Sporting Kansas City supporters are passionate, numerous, and diverse, and belong to associations that include La Barra KC, the Kansas City Cauldron, the Brookside Elite, the Fountain City Ultras, the Mass St. Mob, the King City Yardbirds, the Sporting Militia, the Omaha Boys, Northland Noise, the Trenches of SKC, JPOP, the Ladies of SKC, KC Futbol Misfits, the Wedge, Ad Astra KC, Wichita Wanderers, 417 Loyal, Aggievillains, CoMo Cauldron, and the Kansas City Chapter of the American Outlaws; and Whereas Sporting Kansas City players Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic, Christian Duke, Jon Kempin, and Kevin Ellis are natives of the Kansas City area and grew up playing soccer in the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and extends congratulations to Sporting Kansas City for winning the Major League Soccer Cup 2013; and (2) commends the players, manager, coaches, owners, support staff, and club supporters whose efforts and spirit made the 2013 season a historic success.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2014 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before further bilateral negotiations between the Government of Iran and the United States Government occur.

Whereas, on September 27, 2013, the President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, and President Barack Obama engaged in the first direct contact between Iranian and United States leaders since 1979; Whereas the Government of Iran has yet to take any practical steps towards halting Iran’s nuclear programs and remains a committed state-sponsor of terrorist groups that have been responsible for American deaths in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan; Whereas, since the election of President Rouhani, the persecution by the Government of Iran of religious minorities, notably Christians, has increased not decreased; Whereas United States citizens remain imprisoned in Iran, including Pastor Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Robert Levinson; Whereas President Rouhani has called Israel the Zionist state that has been a wound that has sat on the body of the Muslim world for years and needs to be removed , and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called Israel a rabid dog facing annihilation ; Whereas a Joint Plan of Action was released from Geneva on November 24, 2013, outlining first step, voluntary measures to be taken over a six month duration providing the Government of Iran with some $7,000,000,000 in relief from economic sanctions, while extracting no substantive concessions from Iran on their nuclear program; and Whereas the representatives of the United States engaging in these negotiations failed to raise the issue of the United States citizens imprisoned in Iran and to rebuke their Iranian counterparts for their vicious rhetoric against Israel at the highest levels: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that, before further bilateral negotiations between the Government of Iran and the United States Government occur, the Government of Iran must— (1) immediately and without conditions release all United States citizens unjustly detained in Iran; and (2) publicly affirm the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 330 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2014 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States and the significant progress in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use, and supporting an end to tobacco-related death and disease.

Whereas Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States (referred to in this preamble as the 1964 Report of the Surgeon General on Smoking and Health ) was the first Surgeon General of the United States report to definitively link smoking with lung cancer and heart disease; Whereas the 1964 Report of the Surgeon General on Smoking and Health paved the way for a series of important public health initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of tobacco use, including the addition of health warnings to cigarette packages, bans on cigarette advertising in the broadcast media, and the removal of fruit flavoring that appeal to children from cigarettes; Whereas tobacco control policies and public health initiatives aimed at curbing tobacco use contributed to a decrease in the prevalence of smoking by people of the United States from 42 percent in 1965 to 18 percent in 2012; Whereas tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health concerns of the United States and is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States; Whereas tobacco use causes 18 types of cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pregnancy complications, and a host of other diseases and conditions; Whereas in January of 2014, more than 43,000,000 adults of the United States smoke, more than 8,000,000 of such adults live with a serious illness caused by smoking, and more than 440,000 people of the United States die prematurely each year as a result of tobacco use; Whereas most tobacco users begin smoking as children, every day more than 3,000 children try a cigarette for the first time, 700 children become daily smokers, and 1/3 of such children are projected to die prematurely as a result of tobacco use; and Whereas smoking exacts a $193,000,000,000 toll on the economy of the United States each year, including $96,000,000,000 in direct medical costs and $97,000,000,000 in lost productivity: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States and the significant contributions of such report in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use; and (2) supports ending tobacco-related death and disease.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 331 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2014 Mr. Nelson (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship.

Whereas on January 6, 2014, before a crowd of more than 94,000 fans in Pasadena, California, the Florida State University Seminoles won the 2014 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship with a 34-31 victory over the Auburn University Tigers; Whereas Florida State University completed the largest comeback ever in a BCS national title game, giving the university its third national championship; Whereas the Seminoles finished the 2013 season with a record of 14 wins and 0 losses; Whereas Florida State University football head coach Jimbo Fisher won his first national title as a head coach, bringing his total record at Florida State University to 45 wins and 10 losses; Whereas Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston was awarded the 79 th Heisman Memorial Trophy; Whereas Jameis Winston is the only freshman quarterback to ever lead a Football Bowl Subdivision team to 13 wins and a BCS national title game; Whereas the Seminoles finished 2013 ranked first in the Harris Poll, the USA Today Coaches Poll, the Associated Press Top 25, and the BCS Standings; Whereas the Florida State University Seminoles triumphed over the Duke University Blue Devils 45 to 7 to win the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship title on December 7, 2013; Whereas Florida State University football had 17 players named to the 2013 All-ACC team, the most of any school in the conference; Whereas Florida State University fans worldwide supported and encouraged the Seminoles throughout the 2013 football season; Whereas Florida State University president Eric J. Barron and athletics director Stan Wilcox have led the Florida State University to excellence in both academics and athletics; Whereas Florida State University is one of the preeminent research universities in the State of Florida; and Whereas the Florida State University students, faculty, alumni, and all Seminole fans have brought pride to their institution and the entire State of Florida: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, students, staff, and fans whose dedication helped Florida State University win the championship; and (3) respectfully requests that Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the president of Florida State University, Eric J. Barron; (B) the athletics director of Florida State University, Stan Wilcox; and (C) the head coach of the Florida State University football team, Jimbo Fisher.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 332 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2014 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 2013 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 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 4, 2014, in a hard fought victory over the Towson University Tigers of Maryland by a score of 35 to 7; Whereas the NDSU Bison and coach Craig Bohl had an incredible 2013 season and finished unbeaten for the first time since 1990; Whereas NDSU has won 11 NCAA Football Championships and has now won 3 consecutive NCAA Football Championships since 2011; Whereas during the championship game, the NDSU Bison offense scored 35 points against the Towson University Tigers; 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; Whereas an estimated 17,000 Bison fans attended the Championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success of the team; and Whereas the 2013 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 as the champion of the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title; (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 the successful quest of the team to capture another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Johanns , and Ms. Landrieu ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions January 28, 2014 Committee discharged; 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 2,001,740 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 schools 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 2d Session S. RES. 334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Vitter (for himself and Mr. Johanns ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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 2,001,740 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 schools 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 2d Session S. RES. 336 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2014 Mr. Baucus (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Isakson , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Reid , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week .

Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take 10 to 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for such diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve their prognoses; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced its consumption of asbestos, yet continues to consume almost 1,100 metric tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure already has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of such diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 337 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Rockefeller (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Markey , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Pryor , and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day .

Whereas new and innovative technologies enhance our lives by increasing our ability to communicate, learn, share, and produce; Whereas integration of new and innovative technologies into our everyday lives has the potential to compromise the privacy of individuals if appropriate protection is not taken; Whereas there is opportunity for governments, corporations, and civil society to work together to protect the privacy of individuals; Whereas many individuals and companies are not fully aware of the risks to the privacy of individuals posed by new and innovative technologies, of data protection and privacy laws, or of the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of individuals; Whereas National Data Privacy Day constitutes a nationwide effort to educate and raise awareness about respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust; Whereas the annual recognition of National Data Privacy Day by Congress would encourage more people nationwide to be aware of data privacy and to take all necessary steps to prevent data loss and respect privacy; Whereas government officials and agencies, as well as representatives of businesses and nonprofit organizations, privacy professionals, academic communities, legal scholars, educators, and others with an interest in data privacy are working together on January 28, 2014, to educate and raise awareness about data privacy and about protecting the privacy of individuals; Whereas on January 28, 2014, privacy professionals and educators are being encouraged to discuss data privacy and security; and Whereas January 28, 2014, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Data Privacy Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day ; (2) encourages State and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities and initiatives that raise awareness about data privacy and security; (3) encourages privacy professionals and educators to discuss data privacy and security; (4) encourages corporations, governments, and other relevant organizations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of individuals and to promote trust in technologies; (5) encourages individuals across the United States to learn about data privacy and the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of information they possess about themselves and others; and (6) encourages everyone to respect privacy, safeguard data they possess, and enable trust.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 338 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Whereas Diane K. Skvarla will retire from the Senate after 18 years as Senate Curator, and more than 30 years of Senate service; Whereas she has diligently cared for and greatly enhanced the material history and historic spaces of the Senate as a legacy for future generations; Whereas she has educated and inspired the Senate community, visitors to the Capitol, and the people of the United States with numerous exhibits, publications, and educational programs; Whereas her vision and leadership resulted in significant improvements to the restoration and historic interpretation of the Old Senate Chamber and other historic rooms of the Capitol; Whereas she has caused to be published significant catalogues of the fine and graphic art collections of the Senate for the benefit of the people of the United States; Whereas she has upheld the highest standards and traditions of the Senate with unwavering dedication; and Whereas she has earned the respect, affection, and esteem of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That, effective January 27, 2014, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for her long and faithful service, Diane K. Skvarla is hereby designated as Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Franken (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Baldwin , and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions February 10, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

Whereas Dr. William Worrall Mayo first announced his plans to establish a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota, on January 27, 1864; Whereas 2014 marks 150 years of Mayo Clinic providing continuous, quality service to patients; Whereas the Mayo Clinic model of integrated, high-quality health care has become an international model for providing health care; Whereas the many historic achievements of Mayo Clinic include— (1) developing the first integrated, multi-specialty practice of medicine; (2) creating the first anti-blackout suits for military pilots during World War II; (3) winning the Nobel Prize in 1950 for discovering cortisone; (4) developing a DNA test that detects anthrax in less than 1 hour; and (5) continuing a tradition of helping individuals in the most need of help, including by deploying medical teams to earthquake-stricken Haiti; Whereas Mayo Clinic continues to value compassion, integrity, quality, and innovation in its leadership around the world; and Whereas Mayo Clinic is considered a premiere global center of health and healing dedicated to medical care, research, and education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commemorates the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014 Mr. Franken (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Rubio , and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

Whereas Dr. William Worrall Mayo first announced his plans to establish a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota, on January 27, 1864; Whereas 2014 marks 150 years of Mayo Clinic providing continuous, quality service to patients; Whereas the Mayo Clinic model of integrated, high-quality health care has become an international model for providing health care; Whereas the many historic achievements of Mayo Clinic include— (1) developing the first integrated, multi-specialty practice of medicine; (2) creating the first anti-blackout suits for military pilots during World War II; (3) winning the Nobel Prize in 1950 for discovering cortisone; (4) developing a DNA test that detects anthrax in less than 1 hour; and (5) continuing a tradition of helping individuals in the most need of help, including by deploying medical teams to earthquake-stricken Haiti; Whereas Mayo Clinic continues to value compassion, integrity, quality, and innovation in its leadership around the world; and Whereas Mayo Clinic is considered a premiere global center of health and healing dedicated to medical care, research, and education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commemorates the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 340 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2014 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Booker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Kirk , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 3, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that all necessary measures should be taken to protect children in the United States from human trafficking, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are trafficked for sex.

Whereas according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 children in the United States are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation; Whereas the average age of victims at the time of their entry into sex trafficking is between just 12 and 14 years old; Whereas sex trafficking victims are often abducted or lured into running away by traffickers; Whereas sex trafficking victims are routinely raped and beaten, and sometimes even branded; Whereas the vast majority of child victims of sex trafficking are children from the foster care system, where they have often been failed by the officials entrusted to protect them; Whereas instances of sex trafficking occur in every State, and tens of thousands of men, women, and children are brought to the United States every year and exploited for sex and labor by traffickers; Whereas it is widely recognized that the beloved American tradition of the Super Bowl, an event that draws tens of thousands of fans to the host city, like other major recreational events, leads to a surge in the sex trafficking of underage girls and boys in the host city; and Whereas traffickers aggressively advertise and sell sex trafficking victims on websites like Backpage.com during the Super Bowl in order to meet the increased demand from visitors to the host city: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) law enforcement officers, the juvenile justice system, social services, and the public should recognize and treat all children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking each and every day of the year; and (2) Federal and State law enforcement agencies should take all necessary measures to protect children in the United States from harm, including arresting and prosecuting both traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with the applicable State and Federal laws against child abuse, statutory rape, and human trafficking, particularly during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVIII.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 340 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2014 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that all necessary measures should be taken to protect children in the United States from human trafficking, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are trafficked for sex.

Whereas according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 children in the United States are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation; Whereas the average age of victims at the time of their entry into sex trafficking is between just 12 and 14 years old; Whereas sex trafficking victims are often abducted or lured into running away by traffickers; Whereas sex trafficking victims are routinely raped and beaten, and sometimes even branded; Whereas the vast majority of child victims of sex trafficking are children from the foster care system, where they have often been failed by the officials entrusted to protect them; Whereas instances of sex trafficking occur in every State, and tens of thousands of men, women, and children are brought to the United States every year and exploited for sex and labor by traffickers; Whereas it is widely recognized that the beloved American tradition of the Super Bowl, an event that draws tens of thousands of fans to the host city, like other major recreational events, leads to a surge in the sex trafficking of underage girls and boys in the host city; and Whereas traffickers aggressively advertise and sell sex trafficking victims on websites like Backpage.com during the Super Bowl in order to meet the increased demand from visitors to the host city: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) law enforcement officers, the juvenile justice system, social services, and the public should recognize and treat all children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking each and every day of the year; and (2) Federal and State law enforcement agencies should take all necessary measures to protect children in the United States from harm, including arresting and prosecuting both traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with the applicable State and Federal laws against child abuse, statutory rape, and human trafficking, particularly during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVIII.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 341 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2014 Mr. Pryor (for himself, Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 3, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Observing the 100 th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine.

Whereas Daisy Lee Gatson Bates was born on November 11, 1914, in Huttig, Arkansas; Whereas in 1941, Daisy Bates and her husband, Lucious Christopher “L.C.” Bates, founded the Arkansas State Press, a weekly African-American newspaper that promoted awareness of social injustice and championed civil rights; Whereas Daisy Bates took a leadership role in the civil rights movement and became president of the Arkansas State Conference of NAACP Branches in 1952; Whereas in 1957, Daisy Bates became an advisor to the Little Rock Nine and was a champion for public school integration; Whereas, on September 23, 1957, and September 25, 1957, Daisy Bates courageously led members of the Little Rock Nine from her home to their first days at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas; Whereas in the face of mounting opposition, death threats, harassment, arrests, and violence, Daisy Bates continued her work in advising the Little Rock Nine and fighting for them to attend Central High School; Whereas after completing her work with the Little Rock Nine, Daisy Bates continued her work in public service as a community organizer and by working on anti-poverty programs; Whereas in 1990, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton recognized Daisy Bates as the most distinguished Arkansas citizen of all time ; Whereas, on November 4, 1999, Daisy Bates died in Little Rock, Arkansas; Whereas in 2001, the Arkansas General Assembly designated the third Monday in February as Daisy Gatson Bates Day to celebrate her contributions to civil rights; and Whereas generations of Americans can look to Daisy Bates as an example of determination, courage, and leadership for promoting social justice and equality: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) observes the 100 th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates; and (2) commemorates the legacy of Daisy Bates by encouraging all people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 341 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2014 Mr. Pryor submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Observing the 100 th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine.

Whereas Daisy Lee Gatson Bates was born on November 11, 1914, in Huttig, Arkansas; Whereas in 1941, Daisy Bates and her husband, Lucious Christopher “L.C.” Bates, founded the Arkansas State Press, a weekly African-American newspaper that promoted awareness of social injustice and championed civil rights; Whereas Daisy Bates took a leadership role in the civil rights movement and became president of the Arkansas State Conference of NAACP Branches in 1952; Whereas in 1957, Daisy Bates became an advisor to the Little Rock Nine and was a champion for public school integration; Whereas, on September 23, 1957, and September 25, 1957, Daisy Bates courageously led members of the Little Rock Nine from her home to their first days at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas; Whereas in the face of mounting opposition, death threats, harassment, arrests, and violence, Daisy Bates continued her work in advising the Little Rock Nine and fighting for them to attend Central High School; Whereas after completing her work with the Little Rock Nine, Daisy Bates continued her work in public service as a community organizer and by working on anti-poverty programs; Whereas in 1990, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton recognized Daisy Bates as the most distinguished Arkansas citizen of all time ; Whereas, on November 4, 1999, Daisy Bates died in Little Rock, Arkansas; Whereas in 2001, the Arkansas General Assembly designated the third Monday in February as Daisy Gatson Bates Day to celebrate her contributions to civil rights; and Whereas generations of Americans can look to Daisy Bates as an example of determination, courage, and leadership for promoting social justice and equality: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) observes the 100 th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates; and (2) commemorates the legacy of Daisy Bates by encouraging all people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution.