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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 210 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2015 Mr. Enzi (for himself and Mr. Barrasso ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the State of Wyoming.

Whereas Wyoming became a State on July 10, 1890; Whereas Wyoming, as the Equality State, celebrates firsts for women of Wyoming, including— (1) Louisa Swain, who in 1870, was the first woman to vote in an election in Wyoming and the United States; (2) Esther Hobart Morris, who in 1870, was the first woman in the United States to be appointed Justice of the Peace; and (3) Nellie Tayloe Ross, who in 1924, was the first woman in the United States to serve as governor; Whereas Wyoming celebrates several firsts in land conservation, including— (1) the first national park, Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872; (2) the first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, established in 1891; and (3) the first national monument, Devil’s Tower, established in 1906; Whereas Fort D.A. Russell, established in 1867 and proclaimed by President Hoover in 1930 as F.E. Warren Air Force Base, is the oldest continuously active military installation in the Air Force, and is located west of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Whereas the Wyoming Air National Guard was established in 1946 and the Wyoming Army National Guard was established in 1970 to serve under the Wyoming Military Department as a federal military reserve force; Whereas Wyoming is among the top 5 energy producers in the United States; Whereas Wyoming is the largest coal producer in the United States, producing nearly 40 percent of all coal mined in the United States and providing nearly 40 percent of all electricity generated in the United States; Whereas Wyoming is home to the largest reserves of uranium ore in the United States and produces more uranium than any other State; Whereas Wyoming is a leading producer of oil and natural gas; Whereas Wyoming, with one of the lowest tax rates in the United States, is one of the States most friendly to business; Whereas in 1977, Wyoming was the first State to establish a limited liability corporation (LLC) statute; Whereas in 1902, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, James Cash Penney opened his first store, the Golden Rule, which subsequently grew into the J.C. Penney chain; Whereas in 1968, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, John Taco Turner opened up the Taco House, which one year later became Taco John's, the now popular fast food chain; Whereas Wyoming has 15,846 miles of fishing streams and 297,633 acres of fishing lakes that support 31 species of game fish; Whereas Wyoming provides winter habitat for nearly 1,000,000 big game animals; Whereas the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes; Whereas since 1897, Wyoming has celebrated cowboy heritage at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo in the world; and Whereas in 2010, Wyoming was the first State to adopt an official State code of ethics: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends and celebrates Wyoming and the people of Wyoming on the 125th anniversary of the State of Wyoming.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2015 Mr. Scott (for himself, Mr. Graham , 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. 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. McConnell , 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. Reid , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , 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 Condemning the attack on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and expressing encouragement and prayers for all affected by this evil assault.

Whereas on June 17, 2015, a horrific mass shooting took place during a Bible study class at Mother Emanuel , the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where 9 innocent lives were ended in bloodshed; Whereas the people of the United States mourn the loss to the community and to our Nation of the individuals taken that night: State Senator Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Rev. Daniel Simmons Sr., Rev. Sharonda Singleton, Cynthia Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, Tywanza Sanders, and Myra Thompson; and Whereas the church, community, and State have come together to offer support, faith, and prayers for those lost and for those who will work to soothe this terrible wound and overcome the hatred and racism that led to this attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the attack of June 17, 2015, on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina and the hate and racist bigotry that motivated it; (2) offers condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and to the staff and congregation of Mother Emanuel; and (3) supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2015 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Corker , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Portman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Graham , Mr. Reid , Mr. Udall , Ms. Murkowski , and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 25, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for developing a nuclear weapons program at the service, and for the benefit of, the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; and (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; Whereas a national day of remembrance time capsule has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of nuclear weapons program workers relating to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing nuclear weapons program workers; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program and uranium enrichment workers of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2015 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Corker , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Portman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Graham , Mr. Reid , Mr. Udall , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for developing a nuclear weapons program at the service, and for the benefit of, the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; and (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; Whereas a national day of remembrance time capsule has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of nuclear weapons program workers relating to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing nuclear weapons program workers; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program and uranium enrichment workers of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2015, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 217 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 8, 2015 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Coons , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 29, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2015, as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day’’.

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and universities continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address our most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the country and are also being exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a non-toxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States currently produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2015, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 217 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 8, 2015 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Graham ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2015, as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day’’.

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and universities continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address our most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the country and are also being exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a non-toxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States currently produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2015, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 218 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 8, 2015 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Brown , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Booker , Mr. McCain , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Warner , Mr. Perdue , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Markey , Mr. Moran , Mr. Carper , Mr. Thune , Mrs. McCaskill , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Peters , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Tester , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the United States Women’s National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA World Cup.

Whereas on July 5, 2015, in Vancouver, Canada, the United States Women’s National Team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup; Whereas during the FIFA World Cup the United States Women’s National Team finished first in its group before eliminating teams representing the Republic of Colombia, the People's Republic of China, and the Federal Republic of Germany in the knockout stages to reach the final; Whereas the United States secured a resounding 5 to 2 victory over Japan in the highest scoring Women’s World Cup Final in history, which included the fastest hat trick in World Cup history by Carli Lloyd by the 16th minute of the game; Whereas the run of the United States Women’s National Team in the 2015 World Cup included a record-tying 540 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal; Whereas the United States Women’s National Team became the first team to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup 3 times; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be congratulated, including captains Christie Rampone and Abby Wambach, Golden Ball winner Carli Lloyd, Golden Glove winner Hope Solo, as well as Shannon Boxx, Morgan Brian, Lori Chalupny, Whitney Engen, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lauren Holiday, Julie Johnston, Meghan Klingenberg, Ali Krieger, Sydney Leroux, Alex Morgan, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O’Hara, Heather O’Reilly, Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe, Amy Rodriguez, and Becky Sauerbrunn; Whereas head coach Jill Ellis displayed extraordinary leadership, adjusting the team’s starting lineup as the FIFA Women’s World Cup progressed in order to promote teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player; and Whereas dedicated fans, including a group of supporters known as the American Outlaws, and citizens across the United States showed their unmitigated support for the United States Women’s National Team as the team competed in Canada, and can now celebrate because the United States women are world champions again: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the United States Women’s National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup through teamwork and determination; (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the FIFA World Cup winning team; and (3) celebrates the contributions of the millions of fans across the Nation who cheered the United States Women’s National Team to victory, and made the players the best supported team in the world.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 219 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2015 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Tester , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 25, 2015, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as “cowboys”, helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 25, 2015, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 220 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2015 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Medora Musical.

Whereas the Medora Musical, a nationally renowned musical production of Western American patriotism, held its first production on July 1, 1965, alongside what is now the Theodore Roosevelt National Park; Whereas more than 3,500,000 guests have experienced the incredible tribute in the Medora Musical to Theodore Roosevelt and his life in the North Dakota Badlands; Whereas the Burning Hills Amphitheater, which is home to the Medora Musical and overlooks the Little Missouri River Valley, seats as many as 2,900 guests each night and features the Burning Hills Singers, the Coal Diggers Band, and various comedy and variety acts; Whereas thousands of performers audition to join the professional team of the Medora Musical and work alongside 300 annual employees representing 20 or more countries and more than 500 volunteers to create one of the finest attractions in North Dakota; Whereas each summer, the Medora Musical runs an impressive season with a 2 hour show every night for 94 consecutive days; Whereas the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, established in 1986 by philanthropist and entrepreneur Harold Schafer, has played a profound role in promoting North Dakota tourism and bringing families of all generations together; Whereas the city of Medora, North Dakota, home to the Medora Musical and gateway to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, hosts more than 250,000 visitors each year, and more than 600,000 tourists from around the world visit the park each year; Whereas the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, which has invested more than $30,000,000 in Medora, North Dakota, raised more than $36,000,000 in donations from more than 3,700 contributors to preserve the history of Medora, North Dakota, and the values of President Theodore Roosevelt; Whereas President Theodore Roosevelt, following his time in the Badlands near Medora, North Dakota, likened the wondrous appeal of the Badlands to a one-of-a-kind beauty found nowhere else in the world; Whereas President Theodore Roosevelt often said he would not have been President had it not been for his experiences in North Dakota, and many of those experiences are preserved today through the Medora Musical, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation; and Whereas, on July 1, 2015, the Medora Musical celebrates its 50th anniversary: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Medora Musical on its 50th anniversary; (2) recognizes the remarkable talents and achievements of the many cast and crew members and volunteers of the Medora Musical who embody the true spirit of the patriotism and stewardship of the United States; and (3) acknowledges the contributions of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation to preserving the life and legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 221 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2015 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Bennet , and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Whereas in 1909, reflecting on the beauty of what would become Rocky Mountain National Park, park promoter, Enos Mills wrote, In years to come when I am asleep beneath the pines, thousands of families will find rest and hope in this park ; Whereas on January 26, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Act commonly known as the Rocky Mountain National Park Act (38 Stat. 798, chapter 19), which gave that land the special designation of a national park and preserved the land for the enjoyment of all people of the United States; Whereas 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park; Whereas Rocky Mountain National Park is not only a State treasure, but a national treasure that attracts more than 3,000,000 visitors each year, and benefits national, State, and local economies by generating millions of dollars in revenue; Whereas Rocky Mountain National Park provides visitors with unparalleled opportunities to experience hundreds of miles of hiking trails, nearly 150 lakes, and scenic vistas including tundra and montane ecosystems; Whereas on March 30, 2009, 95 percent of Rocky Mountain National Park was designated as wilderness and the park showcases the diverse natural beauty of these rugged mountains; Whereas Rocky Mountain National Park has an average altitude higher than any other national park in the United States, with dozens of mountains higher than 12,000 feet in elevation, including Longs Peak, which stands at a massive 14,259 feet; Whereas Rocky Mountain National Park remains an iconic Colorado landscape with significant cultural connections to Native Americans; Whereas Rocky Mountain National Park protects 415 square miles of diverse ecosystems and is home to a wide array of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, bears, beavers, marmots, moose, mountain lions, and elk; Whereas the National Park Service will continue the long tradition of preserving and protecting Rocky Mountain National Park for years to come, providing access to the wilderness and wildlife within Rocky Mountain National Park for generations of Americans; and Whereas on September 4, 2015, the National Park Service intends to re-dedicate Rocky Mountain National Park for the next 100 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and celebrates Rocky Mountain National Park on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the park; (2) encourages all people of Colorado and of the United States to visit that unique national treasure; and (3) declares September 4, 2015, as Rocky Mountain National Park Day.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2015 Mr. Leahy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.

Whereas the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (referred to in this preamble as FIFA ) awarded $576,000,000 to the 32 teams that competed in the 2014 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $15,000,000 to the 24 teams that competed in the 2015 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $35,000,000 to the team that won the 2014 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $2,000,000 to the team that won the 2015 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $6,000,000 more in prizes to each team that lost in the first round of the 2014 Men's World Cup than to the team that won the 2015 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $420,000,000 to the 32 teams that competed in the 2010 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $10,000,000 to the 24 teams that competed in the 2011 Women's World Cup; Whereas FIFA awarded $31,000,000 to the team that won the 2010 Men's World Cup, but only awarded $1,000,000 to the team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup; Whereas the 2015 Women's World Cup Final had more than 25,000,000 viewers in the United States, making it more widely viewed than the Major League Baseball World Series or the National Basketball Association Finals; Whereas the 2015 Women's World Cup highlighted the need to eliminate the existing gender pay disparity in prize award structure in athletic competitions that has persisted for decades; Whereas the unfair and unjust prize award allocation system used by FIFA sends a terrible message to women and girls around the world about the value of their contribution to sports; Whereas, in 2007, Wimbledon finally implemented an equal prize payment structure for all athletes, regardless of gender; and Whereas gender should not determine the amount of a prize award that a person or team receives in an athletic competition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) urges the Fédération Internationale de Football Association to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and to treat all athletes with the respect and dignity those athletes deserve; (2) supports an end to the unfair and unjust practice of gender pay inequity in the workplace, including athletic competitions and related prize awards; (3) urges all other local, State, Federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity; and (4) instructs the Secretary of the Senate to submit a copy of this resolution to the President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2015 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character and the future success of the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2015 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) to recognize the efforts made by the charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 224 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2015 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as Liu Xiaobo Plaza .

Whereas June 4, 2015, marked the 26th anniversary of the brutal crackdown on protestors at Tiananmen Square in Beijing; Whereas Dr. Liu Xiaobo is a Chinese human rights activist and Nobel Laureate who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for inciting subversion against the Government of the People’s Republic of China; Whereas in recognition of Dr. Liu Xiaobo’s long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in the People's Republic of China, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2010; and Whereas renaming a portion of the street in front of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the District of Columbia after Dr. Liu Xiaobo serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the People's Republic of China who are, like Dr. Liu Xiaobo, engaged in a long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights: Now, therefore, be it

that it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be known and designated as Liu Xiaobo Plaza , and any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record to that area should be deemed to be a reference to Liu Xiaobo Plaza; (2) the address of 3505 International Place, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, should be redesignated as 1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza, and any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to that address should be deemed to be a reference to 1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza; and (3) the Administrator of General Services should construct street signs that— (A) contain the phrase Liu Xiaobo Plaza ; (B) are similar in design to the signs used by Washington, District of Columbia, to designate the location of Metro stations; and (C) should be placed on— (i) the parcel of Federal property that is closest to 1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza (as described in paragraph (2)); and (ii) the street corners of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 225 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Mr. Coons , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Ernst , and Mr. Enzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 28, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.

Whereas women-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing segments of the United States economy; Whereas 13,600,000 firms are 50 percent or more owned by women, and these businesses employ nearly 15,900,000 people and generate $2,700,000,000,000 in revenue as of 2013; Whereas empowering more women entrepreneurs and business owners is important to the economic future of the United States; Whereas the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was established in 1975 by a group of like-minded businesswomen to serve as the collective voice of women business owners across the country and advocate on behalf of their entrepreneurial interests; Whereas NAWBO’s roots are in public policy, and NAWBO played an integral role in the passage of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689); Whereas NAWBO remains focused on collaborating to create a business-friendly environment at the Federal, State, and local levels to enable women to start and grow their businesses and create jobs; and Whereas NAWBO represents a diverse universe of women business owners across an array of sectors in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends the National Association of Women Business Owners for its tireless efforts and decades of support of women entrepreneurs and business owners and congratulates the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 225 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2015 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Mr. Coons , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Ernst , and Mr. Enzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.

Whereas women-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing segments of the United States economy; Whereas 13,600,000 firms are 50 percent or more owned by women, and these businesses employ nearly 15,900,000 people and generate $2,700,000,000,000 in revenue as of 2013; Whereas empowering more women entrepreneurs and business owners is important to the economic future of the United States; Whereas the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was established in 1975 by a group of like-minded businesswomen to serve as the collective voice of women business owners across the country and advocate on behalf of their entrepreneurial interests; Whereas NAWBO’s roots are in public policy, and NAWBO played an integral role in the passage of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689); Whereas NAWBO remains focused on collaborating to create a business-friendly environment at the Federal, State, and local levels to enable women to start and grow their businesses and create jobs; and Whereas NAWBO represents a diverse universe of women business owners across an array of sectors in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends the National Association of Women Business Owners for its tireless efforts and decades of support of women entrepreneurs and business owners and congratulates the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 230 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2015 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Reed , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 5, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobster from the United States is recognized around the world as a prized culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and a family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster are caught each year in waters of the United States, representing one of the Nation’s most valuable catches; Whereas the lobster industry is booming abroad, with profits climbing from $335,800,000 in 2009 to $738,600,000 in 2014; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving Day feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices, beginning in the 1600s, have created one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured on the menu at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobsters are one of the most healthy and nutritious sources of protein; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll being featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is featured on more and more restaurant menus, growing by 35 percent from 2009 to 2013: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 230 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2015 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Reed , Ms. Ayotte , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobster from the United States is recognized around the world as a prized culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and a family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster are caught each year in waters of the United States, representing one of the Nation’s most valuable catches; Whereas the lobster industry is booming abroad, with profits climbing from $335,800,000 in 2009 to $738,600,000 in 2014; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving Day feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices, beginning in the 1600s, have created one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured on the menu at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobsters are one of the most healthy and nutritious sources of protein; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll being featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is featured on more and more restaurant menus, growing by 35 percent from 2009 to 2013: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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 , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Graham , Mr. Scott , Mr. Leahy , and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry August 4, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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.