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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2015 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Kirk ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Whereas, on January 27, 1945, the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland was liberated by Allied Forces during World War II after almost 5 years of murder, rape, and torture at the camp; Whereas 1,100,000 innocent civilians were murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas nearly 1,300,000 innocent civilians were deported to Auschwitz from their homes across Eastern and Western Europe, particularly from Hungary, Poland, and France; Whereas 1,000,000 of the civilians who perished at the camp were Jews, along with 100,000 non-Jewish Poles, Roma and Sinti individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, Jehovah’s Witnesses, gay men and women, and other ethnic minorities; Whereas these civilians included farmers, tailors, seam­stres­ses, factory hands, accountants, doctors, teachers, small-business owners, clergy, intellectuals, government officials, and political activists; Whereas these civilians were subjected to torture, forced labor, starvation, rape, medical experiments, and being separated from loved ones; Whereas the names of many of these civilians who perished have been lost forever; Whereas the Auschwitz extermination camp symbolizes the extraordinary brutality of the Holocaust; Whereas the people of the United States must never forget the terrible crimes against humanity committed at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas the people of the United States must educate future generations to promote understanding of the dangers of intolerance in order to prevent similar injustices from happening again; and Whereas commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp will instill in all people of the United States a greater awareness of the Holocaust: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates January 27, 2015, as the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp by Allied Forces during World War II; (2) calls on all people of the United States to remember the 1,100,000 innocent victims murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp as part of the Holocaust; (3) honors the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust and of the Auschwitz extermination camp; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to continue to work toward tolerance, peace, and justice and to end all genocide and persecution.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 26, 2015 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU ) Bison won the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 10, 2015, in a hard-fought victory over the Illinois State Redbirds by a score of 29 to 27; Whereas NDSU has won 12 NCAA Football Championships; Whereas NDSU has now won 4 consecutive NCAA Football Championships since 2011, an unprecedented achievement in Football Championship Subdivision history; Whereas the NDSU Bison have displayed tremendous resilience and skill over the past 4 seasons, with 58 wins to only 3 losses, including a streak of 33 consecutive winning games; Whereas an estimated 17,000 Bison fans attended the Championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success of the team; and Whereas the 2014 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University football team as the 2014 champion of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision; (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the Bison in their successful quest to capture another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2015 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked in the United States should be treated as victims, and not criminals, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are at risk of being trafficked for sex.

Whereas according to the Department of Justice, there are currently an estimated 293,000 children in the United States at risk of commercial sexual exploitation; Whereas the victims of child sex trafficking are often hidden in plain view, and may be found standing around bus stops, staying in runaway youth shelters, or advertised for commercial sex online; Whereas the average age of entry into sex trafficking is between just 12 and 14 years old; Whereas child victims of trafficking are often abducted or lured into running away by traffickers and then routinely raped, drugged, and beaten into submission, and sometimes even branded; Whereas it is widely recognized that the beloved American tradition of the Super Bowl, an event that draws tens of thousands of fans to the host city, like other major sporting events, leads to a surge in the sex trafficking of underage girls and boys in the host city; and Whereas traffickers aggressively advertise and sell sex trafficking victims on sites like Backpage.com during the Super Bowl in order to meet the increased demand from those flocking to the host city: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate agrees that— (1) law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, and social services should treat all children trafficked for sex as victims; and (2) Federal and State law enforcement agencies should make every effort to arrest and prosecute both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and State child protection laws against abuse and statutory rape, and should take all necessary measures to protect the children of the United States from harm.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 52 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2015 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Brown , Mr. Gardner , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations February 12, 2015 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is the first-ever female fighter pilot in Ukraine’s Armed Forces and is an Iraqi war veteran; Whereas in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Nadiya Savchenko volunteered her services to the Ukrainian Aidar battalion; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko was elected in absentia from the Batkivshchyna Party to Ukraine's Parliament in October 2014, and appointed to the Parliament Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) as a representative from Ukraine; Whereas as a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant Nadiya Savchenko was conducting operations in eastern Ukraine against pro-Russian forces in the summer of 2014 when she was captured and taken into captivity; Whereas during her mission in Eastern Ukraine, she was captured by the Donbas People’s Militia, detained on Ukrainian territory, deprived of rights to due process, and illegally transferred to the Russian Federation to stand trial on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism; Whereas, since July 2014, Nadiya Savchenko has endured involuntary psychiatric evaluations and solitary confinement; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is currently entering her sixth week of a hunger strike as a symbol of her protest; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is denied access to urgently needed medical attention and access to legal counsel; Whereas the Minsk Protocol of September 2014, signed by Ukraine and the Russian Federation, calls for the “immediate release of all hostages and illegally held persons”; Whereas appeals have been made to the United Nations Human Rights Council and the International Red Cross to secure Nadiya Savchenko’s release; Whereas the international community, including representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and of the United States, have urged her immediate release; Whereas, on January 26, 2015, the opening day of the Parliamentary Assembly, the global community embarks on a public campaign to bring attention to the plight of Nadiya Savchenko and demand her immediate release; and Whereas the Government and people of the United States express concern about the deteriorating health of detained pilot Nadiya Savchenko and her continued illegal imprisonment: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko; (2) calls on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release Nadiya Savchenko; (3) calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to aggressively support diplomatic efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko; and (4) expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 52 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2015 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is the first-ever female fighter pilot in Ukraine’s Armed Forces and is an Iraqi war veteran; Whereas, in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Nadiya Savchenko volunteered her services to the Ukrainian Aidar battalion; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko was elected in absentia from the Batkivshchyna Party to Ukraine's Parliament in October 2014, and appointed to the Parliament Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) as a representative from Ukraine; Whereas, as a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant Nadiya Savchenko was conducting operations in eastern Ukraine against pro-Russian forces in the summer of 2014 when she was captured and taken into captivity; Whereas, during her mission in Eastern Ukraine, she was captured by the Donbas People’s Militia, detained on Ukrainian territory, deprived of rights to due process, and illegally transferred to the Russian Federation to stand trial on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism; Whereas, since July 2014, Nadiya Savchenko has endured involuntary psychiatric evaluations and solitary confinement; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is currently entering her sixth week of a hunger strike as a symbol of her protest; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is denied access to urgently needed medical attention and access to legal counsel; Whereas the Minsk Protocol of September 2014, signed by Ukraine and the Russian Federation, calls for the “immediate release of all hostages and illegally held persons”; Whereas appeals have been made to the United Nations Human Rights Council and the International Red Cross to secure Nadiya Savchenko’s release; Whereas the international community, including representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and of the United States, have urged her immediate release; Whereas, on January 26, 2015, the opening day of the Parliamentary Assembly, the global community embarks on a public campaign to bring attention to the plight of Nadiya Savchenko and demand her immediate release; and Whereas the Government and people of the United States express concern about the deteriorating health of detained pilot Nadiya Savchenko and her continued illegal imprisonment: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko; (2) calls on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release Nadiya Savchenko; (3) calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to aggressively support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons; and (4) expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 56 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2015 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating January 2015 as National Blood Donor Month .

Whereas America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross unite to designate January 2015 as National Blood Donor Month ; Whereas donating 1 unit of blood helps to save as many as 3 lives; Whereas blood donors are an integral part of the health system and national public health preparedness initiatives in the United States; Whereas blood and blood products are critical national resources and vital public health assets that must be readily available at all times; Whereas every 2 seconds, a person in the United States needs blood for lifesaving treatment in an emergency or a disaster, a routine surgery, a blood transfusion to help treat a serious disease like cancer, or an organ or bone marrow transplant; Whereas 1 in 7 patients who enter a hospital in the United States needs blood; Whereas more than 20,000,000 blood components are used in transfusions every year in the United States; Whereas more than 39,000 units of blood are needed each day in the United States to maintain a safe and adequate blood supply; Whereas 9,200,000 donors give blood each year in the United States; Whereas approximately 38 percent of the United States population is eligible to give blood, but less than 10 percent of the eligible population donates blood on an annual basis; Whereas blood transfusions require generous and altruistic volunteer donors; Whereas it is vital that the blood donation policies, including donor deferral policies, in the United States keep pace with medical science to ensure that the United States has a robust, eligible population of donors to maintain a safe and adequate blood supply; and Whereas America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross support and perform critical services collecting, processing, and distributing lifesaving blood and blood products to hospitals and health providers, and are instrumental in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and promoting the need for blood donations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates January 2015 as National Blood Donor Month ; (2) acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States; (3) recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors; (4) endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner to maintain an adequate blood supply; and (5) recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply in the United States and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 58 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 29, 2015 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing January 2015 as National Mentoring Month .

Whereas in 2002, the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: the National Mentoring Partnership created National Mentoring Month; Whereas the goals of National Mentoring Month are to raise awareness of mentoring, recruit individuals to serve as mentors, and encourage organizations to engage and integrate quality in mentoring into their efforts; Whereas a mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to a young person to help that young person discover personal strength and achieve his or her potential through a structured and trusting relationship; Whereas quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement and introduces young people to new ideas; Whereas mentoring programs have been shown to be effective in combating school violence and discipline problems, substance abuse, incarceration and truancy; Whereas research shows that young people who were at risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor were 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities, more than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team, and 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities than young people who were at risk for not completing high school and who did not have a mentor; Whereas youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully; Whereas mentors help young people set career goals and use their personal contacts to help young people meet industry professionals and find jobs; Whereas mentoring is a proven cost-effective investment: for every dollar invested in mentoring, there is a 3-dollar return to society; Whereas all of the above-listed benefits serve to link youth to economic opportunity while also strengthening the fiber of our communities; and Whereas despite these benefits, 1 in 3 youth will reach age 19 without a mentor, constituting a mentoring gap that demonstrates a need for collaboration and resources: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes January 2015 as National Mentoring Month ; (2) recognizes the men and women who serve as staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs and who help our young people find inner strength and reach their full potential; (3) acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial because it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities; (4) promotes the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the country to equip young people with the tools needed to lead healthy and productive lives; and (5) supports initiatives to close the mentoring gap .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 61 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2015 Mr. Markey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Peggy Charren.

Whereas Peggy Charren was born on March 9, 1928, in New York City; Whereas Peggy Charren founded the Action for Children’s Television in 1968 to promote educational television programming for children; Whereas under the extraordinary leadership of Peggy Charren, the Action for Children’s Television grew to a strong organization of more than 20,000 advocates for children; Whereas Peggy Charren and the Action for Children’s Television worked tirelessly for decades to establish youth-friendly educational programming standards for television for children; Whereas Peggy Charren and the Action for Children’s Television played a central role in the passage of the Children’s Television Act of 1990, which established standards for children’s television by requiring television stations to serve the educational needs of children in the United States; Whereas Peggy Charren was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on September 29, 1995, by the 42nd President of the United States for her leadership in reforming television for children in the United States; Whereas Peggy Charren remained a powerful voice for television programming for children over the course of her entire life, constantly fighting for the interests of the youngest viewers in the United States; and Whereas the content of television for children in the United States has been forever altered for the better thanks to the remarkable efforts of Peggy Charren: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate— (A) honors the lifetime of service by Peggy Charren to the children of the United States; (B) recognizes the lasting contributions made by Peggy Charren to the children of the United States and educational television programming worldwide; and (C) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Peggy Charren; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Peggy Charren.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2015 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Thune , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Daines , Mr. Franken , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Peters , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tester , and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week’’.

Whereas there are 37 tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are tribally or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas tribal colleges and universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas tribal colleges and universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a whole; Whereas tribal colleges and universities provide access to high quality postsecondary education opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in their academic pursuits and in a global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas tribal colleges and universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 20 percent of the students at tribal colleges and universities are non-Indian; and Whereas the collective mission and considerable achievements of tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) 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 tribal colleges and universities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2015 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Collins , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation February 4, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XLIX.

Whereas on Sunday, February 1, 2015, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX with a score of 28 to 24, defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona; Whereas Malcolm Butler’s goal line interception with 20 seconds remaining in the game clinched the Super Bowl XLIX Championship for the New England Patriots; Whereas the Super Bowl XLIX victory is the fourth Super Bowl Championship for the New England Patriots; Whereas quarterback Tom Brady broke, tied, or extended 9 Super Bowl records in leading the New England Patriots to their fourth Super Bowl victory and was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player for the third time; Whereas Head Coach Bill Belichick, Coordinators Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels, and the staff of the New England Patriots brilliantly created successful game plans throughout the 2014 season; Whereas extraordinary efforts by players of the New England Patriots, including Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola, Shane Vereen, LeGarrette Blount, Darrelle Revis, Chandler Jones, Jamie Collins, Vince Wilfork, Rob Ninkovich, Devin McCourty, Don’ta Hightower, Sealver Siliga, Alan Branch, Ryan Allen, Stephen Gostkowski, Brandon Browner, Matthew Slater, and Malcolm Butler, significantly contributed to the Super Bowl XLIX victory; Whereas the offensive line of the New England Patriots was crucial to their victory in Super Bowl XLIX, and strong efforts by Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Bryan Stork, Ryan Wendell, Dan Connolly, and Cameron Fleming resulted in the New England Patriots conceding only one sack out of the 51 times quarterback Tom Brady dropped back to pass during Super Bowl XLIX; Whereas Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, deserves great credit for his unwavering commitment and leadership, and for his gracious acknowledgment that the team’s Super Bowl Championship would not have been possible without the strong support of the millions of fans who comprise Patriots Nation ; and Whereas all members of the New England Patriots did their job to help deliver a fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy to New England and are now on to the White House to celebrate their victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the New England Patriots on their dramatic Super Bowl XLIX victory.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2015 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Blumenthal , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XLIX.

Whereas on Sunday, February 1, 2015, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX with a score of 28 to 24, defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona; Whereas Malcolm Butler’s goal line interception with 20 seconds remaining in the game clinched the Super Bowl XLIX Championship for the New England Patriots; Whereas the Super Bowl XLIX victory is the fourth Super Bowl Championship for the New England Patriots; Whereas quarterback Tom Brady broke, tied, or extended 9 Super Bowl records in leading the New England Patriots to their fourth Super Bowl victory and was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player for the third time; Whereas Head Coach Bill Belichick, Coordinators Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels, and the staff of the New England Patriots brilliantly created successful game plans throughout the 2014 season; Whereas extraordinary efforts by players of the New England Patriots, including Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola, Shane Vereen, LeGarrette Blount, Darrelle Revis, Chandler Jones, Jamie Collins, Vince Wilfork, Rob Ninkovich, Devin McCourty, Don’ta Hightower, Sealver Siliga, Alan Branch, Ryan Allen, Stephen Gostkowski, Brandon Browner, Matthew Slater, and Malcolm Butler, significantly contributed to the Super Bowl XLIX victory; Whereas the offensive line of the New England Patriots was crucial to their victory in Super Bowl XLIX, and strong efforts by Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Bryan Stork, Ryan Wendell, Dan Connolly, and Cameron Fleming resulted in the New England Patriots conceding only one sack out of the 51 times quarterback Tom Brady dropped back to pass during Super Bowl XLIX; Whereas Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, deserves great credit for his unwavering commitment and leadership, and for his gracious acknowledgment that the team’s Super Bowl Championship would not have been possible without the strong support of the millions of fans who comprise Patriots Nation ; and Whereas all members of the New England Patriots did their job to help deliver a fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy to New England and are now on to the White House to celebrate their victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the New England Patriots on their dramatic Super Bowl XLIX victory.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2015 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Casey , Ms. Stabenow , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Schatz , Mr. King , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating February 2 through 6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week .

Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated February 2 through 6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week ; Whereas school counselors have long advocated for equal opportunities for all students; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding students through academic, personal, social, and career development; Whereas personal and social growth results in increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are ready for college and careers; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in making students aware of opportunities for financial aid and college scholarships; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school climate, resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in their communities and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas a school counselor is 1 of the few professionals in a school building who is trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 471 to 1, almost twice the 250 to 1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week will increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates February 2 through 6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 66 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2015 Mr. Blumenthal submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2015, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, which, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin compiled to support the theory, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United States; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and Whereas February 12, 2015, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day ; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 67 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2015 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the number of affirmative votes required to end debate on nominations.

1. Cloture rule The second undesignated subparagraph of paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking And if that question and all that follows through disposed of. and inserting the following: If the question is decided in the affirmative in the case of a nomination on the Executive Calendar by a majority of the Senators duly chosen and sworn; in the case of a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules by two-thirds of the Senators present and voting; and in the case of any other measure, motion, or matter, by three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, then the foregoing measure, motion or matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, upon which the question was decided in the affirmative shall be the unfinished business to the exclusion of all other business until disposed of. .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2015 Mr. Heller (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Jerry Tarkanian, former head basketball coach of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Whereas Jerry Tarkanian was born August 8, 1930, in Euclid, Ohio, graduated from Fresno State in 1955, and earned a Master's degree from the University of Redlands in 1956; Whereas Jerry Tarkanian is survived by his wife, 4 children, and 11 grandchildren; Whereas Jerry Tarkanian never had a losing season during the 19 years he coached the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) men's basketball team from 1973 to 1992, leading the Runnin' Rebels to a 509-105 record, 4 Final Four appearances, and the 1990 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball National Championship; Whereas UNLV won the 1990 championship game by defeating the Duke University Blue Devils 103 to 73, the highest margin of victory in a championship game in NCAA Division I history; Whereas Jerry Tarkanian unified the Las Vegas community, and became beloved by Nevadans and many more throughout the United States who watched as Tarkanian coached his teams to victory in the Thomas & Mack Center (also known as the Shark Tank ), often while nervously chewing a towel at courtside; Whereas over the course of a 38-year career that spanned high school, junior college, Division I of the NCAA, and the National Basketball Association, Jerry Tarkanian won 990 career games and received the 1983 United Press International Coach of the Year award; Whereas Jerry Tarkanian's immeasurable contributions to the game of basketball, which included his signature usage of the amoeba defense to wear down opposing teams, were recognized when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2013; and Whereas Jerry Tarkanian's off-the-court contributions to Las Vegas and the entire State of Nevada are admired and deeply appreciated by all who call Nevada home: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Jerry Tarkanian; and (2) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Jerry Tarkanian.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 79 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2015 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring Dean Edwards Smith, former head coach for the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Whereas Dean Edwards Smith, born in Emporia, Kansas, on February 28, 1931, spent 44 years dedicating himself to the sport of collegiate basketball; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith was educated at the University of Kansas and was a member of the men's basketball team for the University of Kansas, which won a National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) title in 1952; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith served as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team for the University of Kansas in 1953 after he graduated; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith served as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team for the United States Air Force Academy from 1954 through 1958; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith coached the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an assistant coach from 1958 through 1961, and as the head coach from 1961 through 1997; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith, during his time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, led the men's basketball program to 11 appearances in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament (commonly known as the Final Four ), 2 NCAA championships in 1982 and 1993, and 1 National Invitation Tournament in 1971, becoming the most successful men's collegiate basketball coach at the time of his retirement with 879 career victories; Whereas Dean Edwards Smith led the men's basketball team for the United States to a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics; and Whereas Dean Edwards Smith made invaluable contributions to his community, State, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) has profound sorrow and deep regret at the announcement of the death of Dean Edwards Smith; and (2) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dean Edwards Smith.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 80 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2015 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Reid , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas February 19, 2015, marks the first day of Lunar New Year for calendar year 2015; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of Lunar New Year, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 81 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2015 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked for sex in the United States should not be treated or regarded as child prostitutes because there is no such thing as a child prostitute , only children who are victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking.

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that hundreds of thousands of children in the United States are at risk of being commercially exploited through sex trafficking; Whereas children as young as 11 years old may be subjected to the commercial sex market as victims of sex trafficking; Whereas many child victims of sex trafficking have experienced previous physical or sexual abuse, vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit to manipulate the victims into a life of sexual slavery through sex trafficking; Whereas many child victims of sex trafficking are hidden in plain view, standing at bus stops, in runaway and homeless youth shelters, and advertised online; and Whereas many child victims of sex trafficking who have not yet attained the age of consent are arrested and detained for juvenile prostitution or status offenses directly related to their exploitation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages the Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, and Labor, and all other relevant Federal entities, to treat children trafficked for sex as victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking; (2) supports efforts to arrest and prosecute sex traffickers and buyers of children trafficked for sex, in accordance with applicable State and Federal sex trafficking statutes, and State child protection laws against abuse and statutory rape, in order to take all necessary measures to protect the most vulnerable children in the United States; (3) supports survivors of child sex trafficking, including efforts to raise awareness of this tragedy and of the comprehensive services necessary to heal from the trauma of sexual violence and exploitation; (4) urges lawmakers, law enforcement, the media, and the public to reframe the trafficking of children for sex as an act of violence against children and not as mere vice, prostitution, or sex work, because there is no such thing as a child prostitute , only children who are victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking; and (5) supports an end to the demand for children in the commercial sex market, by supporting efforts to ensure that children in the United States are not for sale and that any person who is trafficking or purchasing a child for sex shall be punished under the full force of the law.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 82 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself, 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 , 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 Commending Kathleen Alvarez Tritak on her service to the United States Senate.

Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak, a native of Louisiana, began her career as a 7th grade history teacher before coming to work in the Office of Secretary of the Senate in 1984; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak, has served the Senate with distinction as a staff member in the Senate Document Room, as an assistant Bill Clerk, as Bill Clerk, as an assistant Legislative Clerk and as Legislative Clerk; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak set many milestones in Senate history, including becoming the first female Bill Clerk, the first female Legislative Clerk and, in 1991, the first female to take a roll call vote in the Senate; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak has, since 2008, served as the Senate's Legislative Clerk and Director of Legislative Services, supervising 36 employees and has at all times discharged her duties faithfully; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak's distinctive southern accent is known to all in the Senate the press gallery and the C–SPAN audience; Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak has earned the respect and affection of the Senators, their staffs and her colleagues for her dedication to the institution of the Senate; and Whereas Kathie Alvarez Tritak now retires from the Senate after 30 years to spend more time with her husband, John, and their daughter, Georgia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate expresses its appreciation to Kathie Alvarez Tritak and commends her for her lengthy, faithful and outstanding service to the Senate.

That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Kathleen Alvarez Tritak.