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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2015 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Roberts , Mr. Brown , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Perdue , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Warner , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Portman , Mr. Coons , Mr. Carper , and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day .

Whereas the Act of August 30, 1890 ( 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. ), popularly known as the Second Morrill Act , led to the creation of 19 historically Black Federal land-grant educational institutions; Whereas the 19 historically Black 1890 land-grant universities are identified as Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Alabama A&M University, Prairie View A&T University, Southern University, Virginia State University, Kentucky State University, the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Florida A&M University, Delaware State University, North Carolina A&T University, Fort Valley State University, South Carolina State University, Langston University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Central State University, and West Virginia State University; Whereas the Act of May 8, 1914 ( 7 U.S.C. 341 ), popularly known as the Smith-Lever Act , provided for the establishment of the Cooperative Extension Service within the Department of Agriculture for the dissemination, through Federal land-grant institutions, of information pertaining to agriculture and home economics; and Whereas appropriate recognition should be given to the contributions made by the 19 historically Black Federal land-grant institutions to the heritage, educational development, and agricultural strength of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day ; (2) such day should be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the collective contributions that these institutions have made to the United States; (3) the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders; and (4) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 234 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2015 Mr. Blunt 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 250 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments and therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 239 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2015 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75 th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary.

Whereas the Virginia General Assembly, with Professor Donald W. Davis of the College of William & Mary, envisioned a center for marine research and education in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Whereas the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (referred to in this preamble as VIMS ), originally known as the Virginia Fisheries Laboratory, began operation in 1940; Whereas the early work of VIMS assured the future of the fishery industry in Virginia by improving the general knowledge of the resources of fisheries so that they might be properly conserved and managed, and by meeting the need for training in practical marine biology; Whereas VIMS is now the home of the School of Marine Sciences of the College of William & Mary, a university research and teaching center with a strong element of public service, and is the leading marine center that focuses on estuarine and coastal environments in the nation; and Whereas VIMS continues to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States by advancing the frontiers of marine science and sharing the knowledge gained through research with the users and stewards of the environment and future scientists: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the College of William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on the 75 th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; and (2) expresses appreciation for the 75 years of service to the environment by the faculty, staff, and students of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Sciences of the College of William & Mary.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 247 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 5, 2015 Mr. Isakson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating and honoring the actions of President Harry S. Truman and the crews of the Enola Gay and the Bockscar in using the atomic bomb to bring World War II to an end.

Whereas, during World War II, in 1945, war in the Pacific Theater between the United States and Japan had entered its fourth year; Whereas Allied military commanders were preparing to invade Japan; Whereas President Harry S. Truman made the tactical decision to use the newly developed atomic bomb against Japan instead of invading Japan; Whereas, on August 6, 1945, the crew of the Enola Gay, under the command of Colonel Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan; and Whereas, on August 9, 1945, the crew of the Bockscar, under the command of Major Charles W. Sweeney, dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates and honors the courageous decision of President Harry S. Truman to use atomic bombs against Japan to bring an end to World War II; and (2) commemorates and honors the courageous actions by the crews of the Enola Gay and the Bockscar in carrying out missions against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, that accomplished tactical terminal objectives and saved a countless number of lives of citizens of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2015 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 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 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 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. 253 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2015 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations September 17, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.

Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are visiting St. Augustine, Florida, to celebrate the 450th Commemoration of the city and to participate in the annual United States-Spain Council forum; Whereas Spanish explorer Ponce de León landed on the east coast of Florida in 1513 and named the land he discovered La Florida; Whereas St. Augustine was founded by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés on September 8, 1565; Whereas St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States; Whereas the United States-Spain Council serves an important purpose in bringing the United States and Spain closer through trade, investment, education, and culture, as well as by fostering military cooperation between the 2 countries; Whereas the United States-Spain Council is holding its annual forum in St. Augustine from September 18–20, 2015; Whereas the people and Governments of the United States and Spain have both benefitted from strong economic and cultural ties; Whereas Spain has played a special role in the history and culture of St. Augustine and Florida; and Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia met with President Barack Obama on September 15, 2015, for their first official visit to the White House: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) welcomes King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain during their visit to the United States; and (2) expresses its appreciation for the efforts of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to strengthen the bonds between the people and Governments of the United States and Spain.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 253 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2015 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.

Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are visiting St. Augustine, Florida, to celebrate the 450th Commemoration of the city and to participate in the annual United States-Spain Council forum; Whereas Spanish explorer Ponce de León landed on the east coast of Florida in 1513 and named the land he discovered La Florida; Whereas St. Augustine was founded by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés on September 8, 1565; Whereas St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States; Whereas the United States-Spain Council serves an important purpose in bringing the United States and Spain closer through trade, investment, education, and culture, as well as by fostering military cooperation between the 2 countries; Whereas the United States-Spain Council is holding its annual forum in St. Augustine from September 18–20, 2015; Whereas the people and Governments of the United States and Spain have both benefitted from strong economic and cultural ties; Whereas Spain has played a special role in the history and culture of St. Augustine and Florida; and Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia met with President Barack Obama on September 15, 2015, for their first official visit to the White House: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) welcomes King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain during their visit to the United States; and (2) expresses its appreciation for the efforts of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to strengthen the bonds between the people and Governments of the United States and Spain.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2015 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Heller , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Udall , Mr. Warner , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas more than 400 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent just 12 percent of all nonprofit institutions of higher education, yet serve nearly 60 percent of all Hispanic undergraduate students, enrolling more than 1,700,000 Hispanic undergraduate students in 2013; Whereas the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions , defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24 percent, grew to nearly 300 colleges and universities in 2013; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 21 States and Puerto Rico, and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 29 States and Washington, DC; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States; (2) designates the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 256 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2015 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas approximately 480,000 public and private school buses carry 26,000,000 children to and from school every weekday in the United States; Whereas America's 480,000 public and private school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the Nation; Whereas during the school year, school buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger trips daily and students ride these school buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the Nation’s fleet travels over 5,600,000,000 miles per school year; Whereas school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 13 times safer than other modes of school transportation, and 44 times safer than vehicles driven by teenagers; Whereas in an average year, about 25 school children are killed in school bus accidents, with one-third of these children struck by their own school buses in loading/unloading zones, one-third struck by motorists who fail to stop for school buses, and one-third killed as they approach or depart a school bus stop; Whereas The Child Safety Network, celebrating 27 years of national public service, has collaborated with the National PTA and the school bus industry to create public service announcements to reduce distracted driving near school buses, increase ridership, and provide free resources to school districts in order to increase driver safety training, provide free technology for tracking school buses, reduce on-board bullying, and educate students; and Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements designed to save children’s lives by making motorists aware of school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2015 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 257 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. McCaskill , Ms. Murkowski , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Warren , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Tester , Mr. Flake , Mr. Reed , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Warner , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Franken , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Coons , Mr. Thune , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services September 21, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School.

Whereas United States Army Rangers Lead the Way! and have played a decisive role in military engagements since before the Revolutionary War; Whereas Ranger School prepares members of the Armed Forces to serve as leaders and members of elite combat forces tasked with dismounted infantry, airborne, airmobile, amphibious, and independent squad and platoon-size operations; Whereas Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a member can volunteer, with three phases testing a member’s ability to patrol, navigate, mountaineer, and execute combat arms functional skills; Whereas students in Ranger School train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies; Whereas although many members apply to Ranger School, fewer than 45 percent, on average, possess the mental and physical toughness required to earn the highly coveted Ranger tab signifying graduation from the School; Whereas Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver braved the rigors of Ranger School, becoming the first women to successfully earn the Ranger tab; Whereas they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow members, carrying their own weight and, at times, the weight of others; Whereas their personal courage, sacrifices, and extraordinary leadership skills establish them as role models for women and men alike, proving that skill, not gender, determines military aptitude and success; and Whereas, as graduates of the United States Military Academy, they exemplify the time-honored creed of Duty, Honor, Country , and will continue to shape the future of our military and the Rangers in the years to come: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; (2) commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School; (3) recognizes that our military and our country are more battle ready as a result of their accomplishments; (4) celebrates their service as they continue to Lead the Way! as our Nation’s newest United States Army Rangers; and (5) congratulates them for their inspiring and groundbreaking accomplishments.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 257 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. McCaskill , Ms. Murkowski , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Warren , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Tester , Mr. Flake , Mr. Reed , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Warner , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Franken , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Coons , Mr. Thune , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School.

Whereas United States Army Rangers Lead the Way! and have played a decisive role in military engagements since before the Revolutionary War; Whereas Ranger School prepares members of the Armed Forces to serve as leaders and members of elite combat forces tasked with dismounted infantry, airborne, airmobile, amphibious, and independent squad and platoon-size operations; Whereas Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a member can volunteer, with three phases testing a member’s ability to patrol, navigate, mountaineer, and execute combat arms functional skills; Whereas students in Ranger School train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies; Whereas although many members apply to Ranger School, fewer than 45 percent, on average, possess the mental and physical toughness required to earn the highly coveted Ranger tab signifying graduation from the School; Whereas Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver braved the rigors of Ranger School, becoming the first women to successfully earn the Ranger tab; Whereas they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow members, carrying their own weight and, at times, the weight of others; Whereas their personal courage, sacrifices, and extraordinary leadership skills establish them as role models for women and men alike, proving that skill, not gender, determines military aptitude and success; and Whereas, as graduates of the United States Military Academy, they exemplify the time-honored creed of Duty, Honor, Country , and will continue to shape the future of our military and the Rangers in the years to come: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; (2) commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School; (3) recognizes that our military and our country are more battle ready as a result of their accomplishments; (4) celebrates their service as they continue to Lead the Way! as our Nation’s newest United States Army Rangers; and (5) congratulates them for their inspiring and groundbreaking accomplishments.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 260 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Calvin G. Moret.

Whereas Calvin G. Moret was born on August 15, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas, in 1943, Calvin G. Moret joined the Tuskegee Airmen and completed his advanced training in P–51 Mustangs; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military airmen; Whereas, on November 20, 1944, Calvin G. Moret graduated as a Flight Officer as part of class 44–I–SE in the Tuskegee Airmen program; Whereas, according to the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress, Calvin G. Moret served as a flight instructor; Whereas Calvin G. Moret was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, presented in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, for his service to the United States; Whereas Calvin G. Moret was the last surviving Tuskegee Airman pilot in Louisiana; Whereas Calvin G. Moret contributed oral histories to the collection of the National WWII Museum; Whereas, on June 29, 2013, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans presented Calvin G. Moret with the Whitney M. Young Legacy Award; Whereas, in 2014, Calvin G. Moret became the fifth honorary member of the Black Pilots of America; and Whereas Calvin G. Moret was a distinguished speaker for the National WWII Museum at major exhibits, including the Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II exhibit: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life of Calvin G. Moret, who was dedicated to serving the community and recording the experiences of the members of the Tuskegee Airmen; (2) recognizes the lasting contributions made by Calvin G. Moret to World War II educational programming and the National WWII Museum; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Calvin G. Moret.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2015 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Cotton , and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 20, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.

Whereas case management is a collaborative process of assessment, education, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy; Whereas the goal of case management is to meet the health needs of the patient and the family of the patient, while respecting and assuring the right of the patient to self-determination through communication and other available resources in order to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; Whereas case managers are advocates who help patients understand their current health status, guide patients on ways to improve their health, and provide cohesion with other professionals on the health care delivery team; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America work diligently to raise awareness about the broad range of services that case managers offer and to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers on the improved patient outcomes that case management services can provide; Whereas through National Case Management Week, the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America aim to continue to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers about how vital case managers are to the successful delivery of health care; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America will celebrate National Case Management Week during the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, in order to recognize case managers as an essential link to patients receiving quality health care; and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the many achievements of case managers in improving health care outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week ; (2) recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Case Management Week and learn about the field of case management.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2015 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.

Whereas case management is a collaborative process of assessment, education, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy; Whereas the goal of case management is to meet the health needs of the patient and the family of the patient, while respecting and assuring the right of the patient to self-determination through communication and other available resources in order to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; Whereas case managers are advocates who help patients understand their current health status, guide patients on ways to improve their health, and provide cohesion with other professionals on the health care delivery team; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America work diligently to raise awareness about the broad range of services that case managers offer and to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers on the improved patient outcomes that case management services can provide; Whereas through National Case Management Week, the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America aim to continue to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers about how vital case managers are to the successful delivery of health care; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America will celebrate National Case Management Week during the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, in order to recognize case managers as an essential link to patients receiving quality health care; and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the many achievements of case managers in improving health care outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week ; (2) recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Case Management Week and learn about the field of case management.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 266 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Peters , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Baldwin , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 30, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as National Kinship Care Month .

Whereas in September 2015, National Kinship Care Month is observed; Whereas nationally 2,700,000 children are living in kinship care with grandparents or other relatives; Whereas grandparents and relatives residing in urban, rural, and suburban households in every county of the United States have stepped forward out of love and loyalty to care for children during times in which biological parents are unable to do so; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, promote well-being, and establish stable households for vulnerable children; Whereas kinship care enables a child— (1) to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage; and (2) to remain in the community of the child; Whereas kinship care is a national resource that provides loving homes for children at risk; Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting challenges to keep countless children from entering foster care; Whereas the Senate is proud to recognize the many kinship care families in which a child is raised by grandparents or other relatives; Whereas the Senate wishes to honor the many kinship caregivers who throughout the history of the United States have provided loving homes for parentless children; Whereas National Kinship Care Month provides an opportunity to urge people in every State to join in recognizing and celebrating kinship caregiving families and the tradition of families in the United States to help raise children; and Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2015 as National Kinship Care Month ; (2) encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families; (3) honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and the advocates and allies who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families; and (4) reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), and other programs designed— (A) to support vulnerable families; (B) to invest in prevention and reunification services; and (C) to ensure that extended family members who take on the role of kinship caregivers receive the necessary support.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 266 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as National Kinship Care Month .

Whereas in September 2015, National Kinship Care Month is observed; Whereas nationally 2,700,000 children are living in kinship care with grandparents or other relatives; Whereas grandparents and relatives residing in urban, rural, and suburban households in every county of the United States have stepped forward out of love and loyalty to care for children during times in which biological parents are unable to do so; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, promote well-being, and establish stable households for vulnerable children; Whereas kinship care enables a child— (1) to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage; and (2) to remain in the community of the child; Whereas kinship care is a national resource that provides loving homes for children at risk; Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting challenges to keep countless children from entering foster care; Whereas the Senate is proud to recognize the many kinship care families in which a child is raised by grandparents or other relatives; Whereas the Senate wishes to honor the many kinship caregivers who throughout the history of the United States have provided loving homes for parentless children; Whereas National Kinship Care Month provides an opportunity to urge people in every State to join in recognizing and celebrating kinship caregiving families and the tradition of families in the United States to help raise children; and Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2015 as National Kinship Care Month ; (2) encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families; (3) honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and the advocates and allies who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families; and (4) reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), and other programs designed— (A) to support vulnerable families; (B) to invest in prevention and reunification services; and (C) to ensure that extended family members who take on the role of kinship caregivers receive the necessary support.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 267 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2015 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Casey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Reed , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Franken , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Coons , Ms. Mikulski , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program.

Whereas the Federal Perkins Loan program is the longest running Federal student loan program in the United States, created in 1958 as the National Defense Student Loan Program and later called the National Direct Loan Program; Whereas Federal Perkins loans are efficient, need-based, low-interest loans that serve 500,000 low-income college students with high need at approximately 1,500 colleges and universities each year; Whereas Federal Perkins loans have favorable terms for students, including— (1) interest is not charged while a student is in school; (2) the interest rate is low and fixed; and (3) a borrower may have all or part of a Federal Perkins loans cancelled if the borrower undertakes certain public service jobs for a period of 1 to 5 years; Whereas participating colleges and universities share the risk of the Federal Perkins Loan Program because the colleges and universities provide a 1/3 match to Federal capital contributions and loans are made using funds repaid by previous borrowers; Whereas Federal Perkins loans feature the human touch of campus-based servicing, which allows on-campus administrators to provide Federal Perkins borrowers with 1-on-1 service; Whereas Federal Perkins loans have made higher education possible for millions of people of the United States; and Whereas without Federal Perkins loans, thousands of people in the United States will lose the chance at a higher education and a better life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate strongly supports the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 270 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2015 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month .

Whereas pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating and ultimately fatal condition that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and generally has no known definitive cause; Whereas as many as 200,000 individuals in the United States are known to suffer from pulmonary fibrosis, the majority of whom are between the ages of 50 and 75; Whereas the average survival rate for the idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis is just 2.8 years and up to 80 percent of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis; Whereas pulmonary fibrosis takes the lives of 40,000 individuals in the United States each year, approximately 1 death every 13 minutes; Whereas many patients with pulmonary fibrosis are misdiagnosed for 1 year or longer after the patients are presenting with pulmonary fibrosis symptoms; Whereas as of September 2015, there are no biomarkers for screening and testing for pulmonary fibrosis; Whereas a cure or drug to extend life or improve symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis does not exist; Whereas the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis vary from person to person and include shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and aching muscles and joints; Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals; and Whereas developing more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and providing access to quality care to individuals with pulmonary fibrosis requires increased research, education, and community support services: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2015 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month; (3) continues to support more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States and abroad working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 271 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2015 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Dinosaur National Monument and designating October 4, 2015, as Dinosaur National Monument Day .

Whereas in 1909, paleontologist Earl Douglass discovered the world-famous Carnegie Quarry, a remarkable window to the dinosaurs of the late Jurassic period; Whereas on October 4, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson established Dinosaur National Monument by Presidential Proclamation Number 1313 (39 Stat. 1752), which preserved the deposits of extraordinary dinosaur fossils; Whereas on July 14, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enlarged Dinosaur National Monument by Presidential Proclamation Number 2290 (53 Stat. 2454), to include the Green and Yampa River canyon country in order to protect additional land of historical and scientific interest; Whereas October 4, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Dinosaur National Monument; Whereas Dinosaur National Monument is a State and national treasure that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and benefits national, State, and local economies by generating millions of dollars in revenue; Whereas Dinosaur National Monument has the most complete geological record of any unit of the National Park System; Whereas Dinosaur National Monument protects more than 210,000 acres of exceptionally diverse communities of plants and animals, including bears, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, otters, and beavers; Whereas Dinosaur National Monument contains the lower section of the Yampa River, and the confluence of the Yampa and Green Rivers within Dinosaur National Monument provides outstanding scientific opportunities to observe and study the effects of the Rivers; Whereas Dinosaur National Monument preserves and protects significant archaeological evidence of the prehistoric Fremont Indians, providing an excellent opportunity for research and education; Whereas the National Park Service will continue the long tradition of preserving and protecting Dinosaur National Monument for years to come, providing access to the wilderness and wildlife within Dinosaur National Monument for generations of Americans; and Whereas on October 4, 2015, the National Park Service intends to celebrate the start of the next century of stewardship for Dinosaur National Monument: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and celebrates Dinosaur National Monument on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the monument; (2) encourages all people of Colorado, Utah, and the United States to visit that unique national treasure; and (3) designates October 4, 2015, as Dinosaur National Monument Day.
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 October 7, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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 .