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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 129 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 4, 2015 , as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day.

Whereas Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a form of food allergy that primarily affects the gastrointestinal system and adversely impacts the lives of young children throughout the nation; Whereas children with FPIES may experience acute and severe allergic reactions for which they may require emergency room treatment; Whereas FPIES patients may suffer chronically from the disorder and develop health issues, such as failure to thrive, long-term feeding problems, and food aversions, for which there is no treatment; Whereas a diagnosis of FPIES leads to significant dietary restrictions and imposes a substantial reduction in quality of life on children with FPIES and their families; Whereas families with children who suffer from FPIES are often unaware that the condition exists, and health care providers often misdiagnose the condition or are unaware of available treatment options; Whereas there is a tremendous need to generate awareness of FPIES to ensure that health care providers are able to quickly and effectively diagnose FPIES and schools and childcare providers are able to effectively care for those who struggle with this condition; Whereas it is essential that necessary treatment and dietary options be accessible and available to families with children suffering from FPIES; and Whereas increasing FPIES awareness will encourage all people of the United States to provide comfort to families with children suffering from this condition and collectively work towards finding better treatments: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day in order to raise awareness and increase understanding of FPIES, highlight research, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments, and improve the lives of children and families struggling with FPIES; and (2) expresses support for all people in the United States living with FPIES, expresses gratitude to the friends and family members who care for them, and salutes the health care professionals, teachers, and other caregivers who provide assistance to those so affected.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 131 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mrs. Boxer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 13, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 5, 2015, as Gold Star Wives Day .

Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2015, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 131 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mrs. Boxer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 5, 2015, as Gold Star Wives Day .

Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2015, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 132 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Cochran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Week .

Whereas the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries provide valuable service and leadership opportunities for women who wish to take an active role in their communities; Whereas the mission of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is to encourage member chapters to render charitable services that— (1) are beneficial to the general public; and (2) place a particular emphasis on providing for the needs of children; and Whereas since the founding of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries in 1941, the organization has provided strength and inspiration to women who want to effect positive change in their communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 5 through April 11, 2015, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Week ; (2) recognizes the great contributions made by members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their communities and to the people of the United States; and (3) especially commends the work of the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to better the lives of children in the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2015 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Kirk , Mr. Peters , Ms. Baldwin , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces; Whereas the United States and Canada have, since 1909, worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas over 40,000,000 people in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas, during the 1980s, when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States, the Government of Canada expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within shared water basins of the two countries; and Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the people that depend on them for their livelihood: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Government of Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Government of Canada to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Government of Canada counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 135 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2015 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Making minority party appointments for the 114th Congress.

That the following be the minority membership on the following committee for the remainder of the 114th Congress, or until their successors are appointed: Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Menendez, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Udall, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, and Mr. Markey. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Peters.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2015 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services April 30, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day .

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2015, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2015 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day .

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2015, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2015, as Silver Star Service Banner Day and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 137 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2015 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the University.

Whereas on April 17, 2015, Roosevelt University, located in Chicago, Illinois, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the University on April 17, 1945; Whereas Roosevelt University has graduated more than 95,000 students who have become leaders in their professions and careers, including the first African-American mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington; Whereas Roosevelt University was founded at a time when most institutions of higher education in the United States did not enroll large numbers of minority or immigrant students; Whereas Roosevelt University became 1 of the first colleges in the United States to admit all qualified students, regardless of race, religion, or national origin; Whereas throughout its history, Roosevelt University has always remained true to the values of inclusiveness, opportunity, and social justice; and Whereas today, Roosevelt remains 1 of the most diverse universities in the Midwest: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the University; and (2) wishes the entire Roosevelt community many years of continued success in the future.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 138 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 16, 2015 Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team for winning the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championship.

Whereas on Saturday, April 11, 2015, the Providence College Friars won the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship by defeating the Boston University Terriers by a score of 4 to 3 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts; Whereas numbers 16, 10, and 6 scored the first three goals for the Friars to keep the game close; Whereas the extraordinary goal by number 22 in the third period put Providence College in the lead for good; Whereas the superb goaltending of number 32 held back Boston University’s scoring attacks and sealed the victory for the Friars, earning him Most Outstanding Player honors of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament; Whereas the season-long contributions and dedication of all players and coaches of the Friars’ hockey team contributed to this National Championship season; Whereas this is the first NCAA Championship for the Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team; Whereas the Providence College Friars finished the season with 26 wins and outscored its opponents 19 to 10 in the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament; and Whereas the Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team became the latest Rhode Island college team to win a National Championship and earn the pride of the State: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team for winning the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championship; (2) commends the players, coaches, and staff of the Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey team for their hard work and dedication in making this the most successful season in team history; and (3) recognizes the Providence College students, alumni, and fans who supported the Men’s Ice Hockey team in its pursuit of a National Championship.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 141 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2015 Mr. Burr (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.

Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work so that boys who face many of the same challenges as girls could also be involved in the program; Whereas in 2015, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential , fully reflects the addition of boys; Whereas the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 39,000,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces representing each State; Whereas in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; Whereas every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2015 marks the 22nd anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 23, 2015; and Whereas by offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 142 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Casey , and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Rachel Carson.

Whereas, May 27, 2007, marked the centennial of the birth of Rachel Carson, a longtime Maryland resident, a noted author, and an environmental visionary; Whereas Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, in Springdale, of western Pennsylvania, where she learned to love nature while exploring the Allegheny River with her family and friends; Whereas Rachel Carson graduated magna cum laude from Pennsylvania College for Women (now known as Chatham University ) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928, and went on to earn her master’s degree in zoology from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1932; Whereas Rachel Carson abandoned her pursuit of a doctorate degree in 1935 when her father died so that she could provide financial support for her aging mother by taking part-time teaching positions at The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland as well as a position as a writer for the United States Bureau of Fisheries (now known as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ); Whereas Rachel Carson continued her writing career with feature columns in the Baltimore Sun on the marine life of the Chesapeake Bay until she was employed full-time in the Federal Government where she rose to become the editor-in-chief for all Fish and Wildlife Service publications; Whereas Rachel Carson's first book, Under the Sea-Wind , published in 1941, gave readers across the country a chance to enjoy her poetic style and her careful use of scientific information for the first time; Whereas Rachel Carson’s second book, The Sea Around Us , earned the 1952 National Book Award and allowed her to fully devote her time to her writing career; Whereas Rachel Carson's guide to seashore life, The Edge of the Sea , was published in 1955 and became another best seller; Whereas in 1962, while a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring , a book that detailed how synthetic chemicals accumulate in water, soils, fish, and animals, including birds; Whereas President John F. Kennedy convened an expert panel of scientists that confirmed Rachel Carson’s scientific findings, leading to the domestic ban on the sale of the chemical dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (commonly known as DDT ) in 1972, an action that many individuals credit with saving the bald eagle from extinction; Whereas in 2015, there are more bald eagles in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed than there were in the entire lower 48 States in 1972; and Whereas Rachel Carson passed away on April 14, 1964, at her home in Silver Spring, Maryland, leaving behind a history of tireless advocacy on behalf of the natural world, a legacy of scientific rigor coupled with poetic sensibility, and a book that helped launch the modern environmental movement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Rachel Carson, a scientist, writer, and pioneer of the environmental movement.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2015 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Ms. Warren , Mr. Reed , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education.

Whereas the economic competitiveness of the United States in the global economy requires a well-educated workforce; Whereas current and future young people in the United States should have the same opportunity offered to those who went to college in previous generations, including the ability to attend State colleges and universities without taking on burdensome debt; Whereas, in 2015, higher education is more important than ever because it is an essential step to entering and remaining in the middle class; Whereas, because of the importance of higher education, the United States should expand the opportunity to pursue and attain higher education to more people than had that opportunity in the past; Whereas public investment in higher education pays off, as evidenced by the fact that workers with college degrees earn more money, pay more taxes, and rely less on government services; and Whereas student loan debt saddles the very students who most depend on a college degree to level the economic playing field with a burden that— (1) constrains the career choices and hurts the credit rating of the students; (2) prevents people from fully participating in the economy by purchasing goods and services; and (3) threatens essential milestones of the American dream, including the purchase of a home or car, starting a family, and saving for retirement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports efforts— (1) to ensure that, through a combination of efforts, all students have access to debt-free higher education, defined to mean having no debt upon graduation from all public institutions of higher education; (2) to provide support to States so States can make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; (3) to increase financial aid to students to help them afford the total cost of college attendance without taking on debt; (4) to encourage innovation by States and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and (5) to reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2015, as Parkinson’s Awareness Month .

Whereas Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disease and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States; Whereas there is inadequate data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease, but the disease affects an estimated 500,000 to 1,500,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Parkinson’s disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States; Whereas every day Parkinson's disease greatly impacts millions of individuals in the United States who are caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals with Parkinson's disease; Whereas the economic burden of Parkinson’s disease is an estimated $14,400,000,000 each year, including indirect costs to patients and family members of $6,300,000,000 each year; Whereas although research suggests that the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause and exact progression of the disease remain unknown; Whereas an objective test or biomarker for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease does not exist; Whereas a cure or drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson's disease does not exist; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and include tremors, slowness of movement, rigidity, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking, cognitive impairment, dementia, mood disorders, and a variety of other non-motor symptoms; Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and the families of those individuals; and Whereas developing more effective treatments for Parkinson's disease and providing access to quality care to individuals with Parkinson's disease requires increased research, education, and community support services: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2015, as Parkinson's Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson's Awareness Month ; (3) continues to support research to develop more effective treatments for Parkinson's disease and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and the families of those individuals.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 146 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Perdue , and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) have designated the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week ; Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision-making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program recognizes outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week ; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2015 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Whereas Donald A. Ritchie will retire from the United States Senate after serving with distinction, first as Associate Historian from 1976 to 2009, and then as Senate Historian from 2009 to 2015; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has dedicated his Senate service to preserving, protecting, and promoting the history of the Senate and its members; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has produced or guided production of numerous publications detailing the rich institutional history of the Senate; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has been instrumental in preserving, organizing, and making available to scholars the vast archival holdings of the Senate and its members; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has assisted in the Senate’s commemoration of events of historical significance and in the development of exhibitions and educational programs on the history of the Senate and the Capitol; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has guided the Senate’s comprehensive Oral History Project to capture and preserve the institutional memory of Senators, Senate officers, and Senate staff; Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has upheld the high standards and traditions of the Senate, and has performed his duties in a professional and nonpartisan manner; and Whereas Donald A. Ritchie has earned the respect and esteem of the United States Senate; Now, therefore, be it

That, effective June 1, 2015, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Donald A. Ritchie is hereby designated as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 149 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance and inspiration of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Whereas the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, from the Kennedy Space Center marked a historic moment in space discovery and observation; Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration designed, built, and placed the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit; Whereas the Space Shuttle Discovery transported the Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-31 mission and placed the Telescope into orbit at 380 statute miles; Whereas the crew on the Space Shuttle Discovery consisted of Commander Loren J. Shriver, Pilot Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Mission Specialist Bruce McCandless II, Mission Specialist Kathryn D. Sullivan, and Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley; Whereas the Hubble Space Telescope weighed more than 24,000 pounds at launch, currently weighs 27,000 pounds following the final servicing mission in 2009, and measures more than 43 feet in length; Whereas the Hubble Space Telescope orbits the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour and has completed more than 3,000,000,000 miles of orbit around the Earth; Whereas the Hubble Space Telescope continues to provide more than 10 Terabytes of data annually and has been heralded as one of the most productive scientific instruments known to man; Whereas the spirit of discovery, innovation, and exploration is enshrined in the productivity of the Hubble Space Telescope; and Whereas the Hubble Space Telescope has made significant advancements and discoveries in planetary sciences, cosmology, and galactic sciences: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope launch; (2) recognizes the scientists, crew, engineers, and staff who contributed to the success of the Hubble Space Telescope; (3) notes the significance of the discoveries and contributions to science of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as the subsequent innovations that were derived from the data collected from the Hubble Space Telescope; and (4) acknowledges that the Hubble Space Telescope has captured images from and answered questions about space and has inspired generations of young people to go into the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and research.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 151 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2015 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Whereas each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the United States, including pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines, is jeopardized by unintentional damage caused by those who fail to have underground lines located prior to digging; Whereas some utility lines are buried only a few inches underground, making the lines easy to strike, even during shallow digging projects; Whereas digging prior to locating underground utility lines often results in unintended consequences, such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and even death; Whereas the month of April marks the beginning of the peak period during which excavation projects are carried out around the United States; Whereas in 2002, Congress required the Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be used by State One Call systems to provide information on underground utility lines; Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communications Commission designated 811 as the nationwide One Call number for homeowners and excavators to use to obtain information on underground utility lines before conducting excavation activities; Whereas One Call has helped reduce the number of digging damages caused by failure to call before digging from 48 percent in 2004 to 26 percent in 2013; Whereas the 1,700 members of the Common Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services, promote the national Call Before You Dig campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of homeowners and excavators calling 811 to find out the exact location of underground lines; Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 ( Public Law 112–90 ; 125 Stat. 1904) affirmed and expanded the One Call program by eliminating exemptions given to local and State government agencies and their contractors regarding notifying One Call centers before digging; and Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month to increase awareness of safe digging practices across the United States and to celebrate the anniversary of 811, the national Call Before You Dig number: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; and (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to call 811 before digging.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 154 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Booker , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 5th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2015; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation for Kids to Parks Day, calling on the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 155 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2015 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 5, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

Whereas the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa reached epidemic proportions; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 14,800 laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 10,800 deaths from Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that as of February 2015, nearly 11,000 children in West Africa have lost 1 or both parents due to the 2014 Ebola outbreak; Whereas some families reject Ebola orphans out of fear of the disease; Whereas the United States authorized $750,000,000 to support up to 3,000 United States troops in Monrovia, Liberia, to respond to the Ebola crisis; and Whereas United States citizens have given time and resources to assist the people of West Africa, including Ebola orphans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak; (2) supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 155 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2015 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

Whereas the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa reached epidemic proportions; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 14,800 laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the World Health Organization reports that there have been over 10,800 deaths from Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone as of April 19, 2015; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that as of February 2015, nearly 11,000 children in West Africa have lost 1 or both parents due to the 2014 Ebola outbreak; Whereas some families reject Ebola orphans out of fear of the disease; Whereas the United States authorized $750,000,000 to support up to 3,000 United States troops in Monrovia, Liberia, to respond to the Ebola crisis; and Whereas United States citizens have given time and resources to assist the people of West Africa, including Ebola orphans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak; (2) supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.