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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2015 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) due to a difficulty in getting to the individual sounds of spoken language, which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and often, learn a language; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 percent to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas an individual with dyslexia may have weakness in decoding or reading fluency and strength in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, or problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; and Whereas early diagnosis of dyslexia is critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment and the provision of necessary accommodations so as to ensure school and life success: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2015 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 277 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2015 Mr. Franken (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cochran , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2015 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month ; and (2) honors the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of the United States by supporting the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 279 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 6, 2015 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, for the performance of the Team in the 2015 Little League World Series.

Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Red Land Little League Team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a versatile and dynamic team from Pearland, Texas, with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 3-2; Whereas on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the Red Land Little League Team competed against the Kitasuna Little League Team from Tokyo, Japan, in the 69th Annual Little League World Series championship and set the record for the most runs scored in the first inning with 10 runs; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is the first York County team to win a national Little League championship and the first team from Pennsylvania to win the national Little League championship since 1990; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is comprised of: Camden Walter, Braden Kolmansberger, Dylan Rodenhaber, Adam Cramer, Jaden Henline, Chayton Krauss, Kaden Peifer, Cole Wagner, Zack Sooy, Jake Cubbler, Jarrett Wisman, Bailey Wirt, and Ethan Phillips; Whereas the Red Land Little League Team is managed by Tom Peifer and coached by J.K. Kolmansberger and Bret Wagner, among others; and Whereas the Red Land Little League Team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the city of Lewisberry, the county of York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the Red Land Little League Team and its loyal fans, affectionately known as the Red Sea , on the performance of the Team at the 69th Little League World Series championship; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the Red Land Little League Team; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty, support, and countless hours of volunteerism for the Red Land Little League Team throughout the season.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Peters , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2015 as “National Women’s Small Business Month”.

Whereas the Small Business Administration has declared the month of October 2015 to be National Women’s Small Business Month along with the celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689) that established the National Women’s Business Council and the Women’s Business Center program; Whereas there are over 9,900,000 women-owned small businesses in the United States; Whereas women-owned small businesses collected $1,600,000,000,000 in total receipts in 2012, which is an increase of 35 percent since 2007; Whereas the rate of growth for women-owned employer firms is 3 times that of men-owned employer firms; Whereas, since 2007, the number of women-owned small businesses in the United States has increased by 2,100,000 and women-owned small businesses have added nearly 1,500,000 more jobs; Whereas Congress continues to support the National Women’s Business Council and the focus of the National Women’s Business Council on alleviating obstacles faced by women small business owners and women entrepreneurs; and Whereas the celebration of “National Women’s Small Business Month” would honor women small business owners and women entrepreneurs and recognize the significance of their contributions to the small business community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2015 as National Women’s Small Business Month ; (2) honors the vital role of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs in the United States during National Women’s Small Business Month ; (3) recognizes the significant contributions of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs to the small business community; (4) supports and encourages young women entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses; (5) recognizes the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary regulations and red tape; and (6) supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of women-owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 281 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2015 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 5 through October 9, 2015, as ‘‘National Health Information Technology Week’’ to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States.

Whereas 2015 celebrates the 10th anniversary of National Health Information Technology Week; Whereas Congress has emphasized that the use of health information technology is essential to providing coordinated care, expanding access to care, and improving the quality and safety of the mental and physical health of all people in the United States; Whereas health information technology is essential for improving patient care, ensuring patient safety, stopping duplicative tests and paperwork, and reducing healthcare costs; Whereas Congress has recognized that the convergence of medical advances, health information technology, and high-speed broadband networks are transforming the delivery of care by bringing the healthcare provider and patient together virtually, especially those in disadvantaged populations and geographies; Whereas by 2020, the market segment for the healthcare-related Internet of Things, which allows data to move among people, sensors, and machines, is expected to approach $120,000,000,000; Whereas personalized medicine is an important emerging healthcare topic that includes the tailoring of medicines and treatments to the unique genetic blueprint and lifestyle and environmental data of each patient and comparing that information to the information of other individuals to predict illness and determine best treatments; Whereas Congress has recognized and taken action to modernize regulations so as to grow the health information technology market, improve the health of all people in the United States, create high-demand jobs, and stimulate market innovation; and Whereas it is necessary to continue activities that are foundational to the transformation of healthcare delivery in the United States, including— (1) innovation in health information technology; (2) opening interoperability between systems and devices; and (3) the exchange of health information confidently and securely among different providers, systems, and insurers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 5 through October 9, 2015, as National Health Information Technology Week ; (2) recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming healthcare for the people of the United States; (3) encourages all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the healthcare system of the United States; and (4) calls on all people to be engaged in their mental and physical health through the use of health information technology.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the life and accomplishments of Robert Edward Simon, Jr.

Whereas in 1961, Robert Edward Simon, Jr. (referred to in this preamble as Bob Simon ) purchased 6,750 acres of undeveloped land in Northern Virginia and in 1964, established on the land the town of Reston, Virginia; Whereas the vision of Bob Simon for economic development— (1) involved communities that integrate jobs, residential housing, commercial business, recreational resources, outdoor space, accessible transportation, and pedestrian-friendly geography; and (2) was a vision that, in 2015, is known as smart growth ; Whereas the vision of Bob Simon for a community was a community that included residents of all income levels and racial backgrounds at a time during which, in Virginia, housing was segregated and interracial marriage was banned; Whereas Bob Simon is credited with mainstreaming the idea of robust citizen participation in local development plans through community associations; Whereas Bob Simon returned to live in Reston from 1993 until his passing on September 21, 2015, at 101 years of age; and Whereas, as of September 2015, Reston, Virginia is a 62,000-citizen town in the Northern Virginia Dulles Corridor, which continues to develop along the lines that Bob Simon envisioned: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the contributions of Robert E. Simon, Jr.— (1) in founding Reston, Virginia; (2) in setting a trend of vibrant urban development in Virginia; and (3) in inspiring and empowering citizens across the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Merkley , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Reid , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Franken , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott , Mr. Sessions , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 22, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing 9 individuals and wounding 9 other individuals; Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, which avoided even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015; (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman; (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of— (A) the first responders to the scene; and (B) the investigating officers following the neutralization of the gunman, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing 9 individuals and wounding 9 other individuals; Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, which avoided even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015; (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman; (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of— (A) the first responders to the scene; and (B) the investigating officers following the neutralization of the gunman, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 288 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2015 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works October 22, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

Whereas, on October 22, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028), also known as Lady Bird's Bill , to protect the public investment in [public] highways, to promote the safety and recreational value of public travel, and to preserve natural beauty ; Whereas, earlier in 1965, President Johnson convened a White House Conference on Natural Beauty that recommended, among other things, certain highway beautification actions; Whereas, at the signing of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028), President Johnson stated: This bill does not represent everything that we wanted. It does not represent what we need. It does not represent what the national interest requires. But it is a first step, and there will be other steps. For though we must crawl before we walk, we are going to walk. ; Whereas, since inception, the National Highway System has expanded to, as of October 2015, over 220,000 miles stretching across the United States; and Whereas the national vision led by President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson for a more beautiful highway system should be remembered and renewed: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028); (2) commends the organizations, volunteers, and businesses that work to support the vision of a more beautiful United States; (3) recognizes that beautiful highways and scenic byways— (A) promote— (i) economic development; and (ii) national and international tourism; and (B) reflect the best of the United States; and (4) renews the previous commitment of the Senate to— (A) protect the public investment in public highways; (B) promote the safety and recreational value of public travel; and (C) preserve the natural beauty of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 288 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2015 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

Whereas, on October 22, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028), also known as Lady Bird's Bill , to protect the public investment in [public] highways, to promote the safety and recreational value of public travel, and to preserve natural beauty ; Whereas, earlier in 1965, President Johnson convened a White House Conference on Natural Beauty that recommended, among other things, certain highway beautification actions; Whereas, at the signing of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028), President Johnson stated: This bill does not represent everything that we wanted. It does not represent what we need. It does not represent what the national interest requires. But it is a first step, and there will be other steps. For though we must crawl before we walk, we are going to walk. ; Whereas, since inception, the National Highway System has expanded to, as of October 2015, over 220,000 miles stretching across the United States; and Whereas the national vision led by President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson for a more beautiful highway system should be remembered and renewed: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 ( Public Law 89–285 ; 79 Stat. 1028); (2) commends the organizations, volunteers, and businesses that work to support the vision of a more beautiful United States; (3) recognizes that beautiful highways and scenic byways— (A) promote— (i) economic development; and (ii) national and international tourism; and (B) reflect the best of the United States; and (4) renews the previous commitment of the Senate to— (A) protect the public investment in public highways; (B) promote the safety and recreational value of public travel; and (C) preserve the natural beauty of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 289 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2015 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as “National Chemistry Week”.

Whereas chemistry is the science of basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, paints and coatings, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise and the practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of communities and the environment; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes and pigments, plastics, soaps and detergents, health products, and energy technologies; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week ; (2) supports the goals of and welcomes the participants in the 28th annual National Chemistry Week; (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields; and (4) commends the American Chemical Society and the partners of that society for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 290 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 20, 2015 Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Whereas the 105th Congress passed S. Res. 98, which required the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992 to receive Senate advice and consent prior to ratification: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 291 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Nelson , Ms. Collins , Mr. Markey , Mr. King , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Carper , Mr. Coons , Mr. Warner , Mr. Perdue , Ms. Warren , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro .

Whereas the El Faro departed Jacksonville, Florida for Puerto Rico on September 29, 2015, with 33 crew members aboard; Whereas the crew of the El Faro on September 29, 2015, consisted of 28 citizens of the United States and 5 Polish nationals; Whereas the El Faro sent distress alerts on October 1, 2015; Whereas members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force valiantly searched for the crew members of the El Faro ; and Whereas the people of the United States mourn the loss of the 33 seamen aboard the El Faro : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro who were lost after the El Faro departed on September 29, 2015; (2) recognizes the valiant search efforts of the members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force who searched for the crew members of the El Faro ; and (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the crew members of the El Faro .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 294 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 22, 2015 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2015, as Day of the Deployed.

Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; 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 2,700,000 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, the National Guard, and the Reserves), who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations 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, 2013, and 2014: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2015, as Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members 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.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 22, 2015 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Vitter , Mr. Coons , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Markey , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Peters , Mr. Risch , Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of November 2 through November 6, 2015 as National Veterans Small Business Week .

Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States train individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business; Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing nearly 6,000,000 individuals; Whereas veteran-owned businesses make up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas veterans account for more than $1,200,000,000,000 in business receipts every year; Whereas veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than non-veterans; Whereas the number of veteran owned small businesses grew at nearly double the rate for non-veteran owned small businesses from 2007 to 2012; Whereas women veterans’ business ownership has increased significantly, from 97,114 in 2007 to 384,549 in 2012; Whereas the Office of Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration is dedicated to maximizing the availability and usability of small business programs for veterans, members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving on active-duty, transitioning service members, and the spouses, dependents, or survivors of those members and veterans; Whereas the Small Business Administration serves more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually; Whereas, in 2014, the Small Business Administration increased loans to veterans by more than 100 percent, guaranteeing more than $1,000,000,000 in small business loans; Whereas the entrepreneurship training program of the Small Business Administration, Boots to Business, has trained more than 30,000 service members, veterans, and spouses of service members and veterans since launching in 2013; Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from November 2 through November 6, 2015; Whereas the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate will be commemorating National Small Business Week during the week of November 2 through November 6, 2015; and Whereas November 2 through November 6, 2015 would be an appropriate time to designate as National Veterans Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of November 2 through November 6, 2015 as National Veterans Small Business Week ; and (2) expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the Nation’s veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 296 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Mr. Johnson (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School.

Whereas the Army Ranger School (referred to in this preamble as Ranger School ) was established in 1950 during the Korean War to develop elite leaders to command difficult combat missions; Whereas Ranger School is one of the most challenging training courses for which members of the Armed Forces may volunteer; Whereas Ranger School pushes the physical and mental limits of students for more than two months; Whereas on average— (1) 36 percent of Ranger School students fail the course during the first four days after the date on which the course begins; and (2) only approximately 45 percent of Ranger School students ultimately graduate from the course; Whereas the Army Reserve is— (1) a highly trained force that comprises approximately 20 percent of the total Army; and (2) always available to meet the needs of the Army and Joint Force; Whereas, on August 21, 2015, Army Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver became the first two women to graduate from Ranger School; Whereas, on October 16, 2015, Major Lisa Jaster became the third woman, and the first Army Reserve woman and mother, to graduate from Ranger School and earn the distinctive black and gold Ranger tab; Whereas Major Lisa Jaster overcame the extreme fatigue, hunger, and stress involved in Ranger training in order to graduate from Ranger School; and Whereas Major Lisa Jaster has— (1) dedicated her life to serving and protecting the United States; (2) deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan; and (3) earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors Major Lisa Jaster for the accomplishment of becoming the first Army Reserve woman and first mother to graduate from Ranger School; (2) commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first three women to graduate from Ranger School— (A) Captain Kristen Griest; (B) First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; and (C) Major Lisa Jaster; (3) recognizes the vital role that the Army Reserve plays in protecting and defending the United States; and (4) celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2015 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx on their victory in the 2015 Women’s National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on October 14, 2015, the Minnesota Lynx won the 2015 Women’s National Basketball Association (commonly known as the WNBA ) championship by beating the Indiana Fever 69 to 52 in game 5 at home in Minneapolis; Whereas this is the third WNBA championship for the Minnesota Lynx in 5 years; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx have competed in 4 out of the last 5 WNBA Finals; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx finished the 2015 season with an impressive 22 wins; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks in the Western Conference Semifinals, swept the Phoenix Mercury in the Western Conference Finals, and decisively beat the Indiana Fever in the fifth game of the WNBA Finals; Whereas a franchise record 18,933 fans attended the clinching game at the Target Center in Minneapolis to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx— (1) benefit from stellar leadership from Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and Assistant Coaches Jim Petersen and Shelley Patterson; (2) feature 5 gold medal-winning athletes, Lindsey Whalen, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Asjha Jones, and Sylvia Fowles, the Finals MVP; and (3) have on the roster highly talented professionals, including Rebekkah Brunson, Renee Montgomery, Anna Cruz, Shae Kelley, Tricia Liston, Kalana Greene, and Devereaux Peters; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx are 1 of only 4 WNBA teams to win 3 or more WNBA championships; and Whereas all 3 of the WNBA championships won by the Lynx have come under the coaching of Cheryl Reeve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 WNBA championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and the State of Minnesota for enthusiastically supporting women’s professional basketball.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Peters , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Enzi , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Booker , Mr. Scott , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Udall , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. King , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Mikulski , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Tester , Mr. Portman , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing November 28, 2015, as “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Whereas there are 28,443,856 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 48.5 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 97.7 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 over the past 20 years; 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 28, 2015, is an appropriate day to recognize “Small Business Saturday”: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2015; 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 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 308 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2015 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2015, as the National Day on Writing .

Whereas people in the 21 st century are writing more than ever before for personal, professional, and civic purposes; Whereas the social nature of writing invites people of every age, profession, and walk of life to create meaning through composing; Whereas more and more people in every occupation consider writing to be essential and influential in their work; Whereas writers continue to learn how to write for different purposes, audiences, and occasions throughout their lifetimes; Whereas developing digital technologies expand the possibilities for composing in multiple media at a faster pace than ever before; Whereas young people are leading the way in developing new forms of composing by using different forms of digital media; Whereas effective communication contributes to building a global economy and a global community; Whereas the National Council of Teachers of English, in conjunction with its many national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of writing through the National Day on Writing; Whereas the National Day on Writing celebrates the foundational place of writing in the personal, professional, and civic lives of the people of the United States; Whereas the National Day on Writing highlights the importance of writing instruction and practice at every educational level and in every subject area; Whereas the National Day on Writing emphasizes the lifelong process of learning to write and compose for different audiences, purposes, and occasions; Whereas the National Day on Writing honors the use of the full range of media for composing, from traditional tools like print, audio, and video to Internet website tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasts; and Whereas the National Day on Writing encourages all people of the United States to write, enjoy, and learn from the writing of others: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 20, 2015, as the National Day on Writing ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of the National Day on Writing; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate and promote the National Day on Writing.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 309 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Corker , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Franken , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott , Mr. Sessions , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Fred Thompson former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Whereas Fred Thompson was born in Alabama in 1942, and grew up in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; Whereas Fred Thompson graduated from Memphis State University in 1964 and Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1967, was admitted to the Tennessee bar and served as an assistant U.S. Attorney; Whereas Fred Thompson was appointed by Senator Howard Baker, Jr., to serve as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in 1973; Whereas Fred Thompson continued to practice law and in 1977 helped expose government corruption in Tennessee; Whereas Fred Thompson was first elected to the United States Senate in 1994 and served as a Senator from the State of Tennessee until 2003; Whereas following his service as Senator, Fred Thompson continued to pursue his acting career, which began in 1985 with the movie Marie in which he played himself; Whereas Fred Thompson was known for his integrity, humility and dedication to public service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Fred Thompson, former member of the United States Senate.

That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Fred Thompson.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 316 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2015 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Durbin ) 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 20, 2015 marks the 94th annual observance of American Education Week; Whereas public schools are the backbone of the democracy of the United States, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain the precious values of freedom, civility, and equality; Whereas, by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give young people hope for, and access to, a productive future; Whereas people working in the field of public education, including 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, and 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 those who work together to educate children.