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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 514 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2016 Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 5, 2017, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 5, 2017, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 516 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Corker , and Ms. Mikulski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team.

Whereas coaching was the great passion of Pat Summitt's life and was an opportunity for her to work with student-athletes, help student-athletes discover their true potentials, and change the lives of the young women she coached; Whereas Pat Summitt won 8 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) championships, received National Coach of the Year honors 7 times over her career, and was recognized as the Naismith Women’s Collegiate Coach of the Century in 2000; Whereas Pat Summitt won the Gold Medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics as the head coach of the United States women's national basketball team; Whereas the last team at the University of Tennessee that Pat Summitt coached finished the season with an overall record of 27–9, winning a Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship and earning a spot in the Elite Eight in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in Iowa; Whereas Pat Summitt, who had more wins than any other basketball coach, male or female, in NCAA history, concluded her coaching career after 38 seasons at the University of Tennessee on April 18, 2012; Whereas Pat Summitt also worked off the court, holding a graduation record of 100 percent for all members of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team who completed their eligibility at the University of Tennessee during Coach Summitt's tenure; Whereas Pat Summitt announced on August 23, 2011, that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type; Whereas later in November 2011, Coach Summitt announced the Pat Summitt Foundation, which helps provide funding and research for Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and Whereas, on May 29, 2012, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor of the United States, to Pat Summitt for her remarkable career as an unparalleled figure in women's team sports and for her courage in speaking out openly and courageously about her battle with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team; and (2) the Senate instructs the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 518 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2016 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Reid , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Tester , Mr. Risch , Mr. Udall , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Thune , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 23, 2016, 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 23, 2016, 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 2d Session S. RES. 519 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2016 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Cochran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 300th anniversary and historical significance of the city of Natchez, Mississippi.

Whereas American Indians made use of the land that is now Natchez, Mississippi (in this preamble referred to as Natchez ) before the first European explorers reached the area; Whereas the bluff in Natchez overlooking the Mississippi River has served as a natural geological setting that encouraged trade and cultural development; Whereas Natchez was founded as Fort Rosalie by French settlers under Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne De Bienville in 1716; Whereas construction of Fort Rosalie was completed on August 3, 1716; Whereas Fort Rosalie was destroyed due to conflict between Natchez Indians and French soldiers and colonists in 1729 and rebuilt by the French in 1731; Whereas Natchez came under British control in 1763 and under Spanish control in 1779; Whereas the Treaty of San Lorenzo established Natchez as a United States territory in 1798; Whereas Natchez served as the original capital of the Mississippi Territory from 1798 to 1802 and as the original capital of the State of Mississippi from 1817 to 1821; Whereas Natchez is the terminus of the historically significant Old Natchez Trace, which is now preserved by the United States National Park Service and known as the Natchez Trace Parkway; Whereas Natchez was the original home to Jackson State University, which was first known as Natchez Seminary; Whereas Natchez has been home to several notable individuals, including United States Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels, United States Representative John R. Lynch, and author Richard Wright; Whereas Natchez city events contribute to the cultural life and historical understanding of Mississippi, including— (1) the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration; (2) the Natchez Festival of Music; (3) the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race; and (4) the Natchez Pilgrimage; Whereas the city of Natchez is currently holding a year-long tricentennial celebration, in honor of the history of Natchez, that will end with a 300th birthday party on August 3, 2016; Whereas the heritage and educational events during the tricentennial celebration will be observed by delegations from France and Canada; Whereas Natchez is signified nationally as the oldest European-built city on the lower Mississippi River; and Whereas it is important for the people of Mississippi and the United States to remember history in an inclusive way that honors contributions from all backgrounds: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the year 2016 as the Natchez Tricentennial ; and (2) honors the history and founding of Mississippi through the Natchez Tricentennial.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2016 Mr. Murphy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on the conflict in Yemen.

Whereas the enduring security partnership between the United States Government and the Government of Saudi Arabia has historically served to preserve the stability of the Middle East; Whereas the United States Armed Forces provide support to the armed forces of Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners to support their military operations in Yemen, including over 700 air-to-air refueling sorties, and to assist with effectiveness and reduction of collateral damage; Whereas the United States Government has consistently urged all sides of the conflict in Yemen to take all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, which includes minimizing harm to civilians and differentiating between civilian infrastructure and military objectives; and Whereas designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, which pose a grave threat to the national security of the United States, have significantly expanded the territory under their control in Yemen since the Government of Saudi Arabia began military operations in Yemen on March 26, 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) all sides to the current conflict in Yemen should— (A) abide by international obligations to protect civilians; (B) facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief throughout the country; and (C) respect negotiated cease-fires and work toward a lasting political settlement; (2) United States-supported Saudi military operations in Yemen should— (A) take all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and civilian objects, in compliance with international humanitarian law; and (B) increase prioritization of targeting of designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and affiliates of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant; (3) the Houthi-Saleh forces engaged in the conflict in Yemen should— (A) cease indiscriminate shelling of areas inhabited by civilians; and (B) allow free access by humanitarian relief organizations seeking to deliver aid to civilian populations under siege; and (4) a reconstruction and stabilization plan should be developed alongside a negotiated political framework, in consultation with local stakeholders and with robust financing from the international community, including Gulf Cooperation Council countries that have previously made pledges to fund Yemen’s post-conflict reconstruction.
III Calendar No. 575 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2016 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 14, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on the conflict in Yemen.

Whereas the enduring security partnership between the United States Government and the Government of Saudi Arabia has historically served to preserve the stability of the Middle East; Whereas the United States Armed Forces provide support to the armed forces of Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners to support their military operations in Yemen, including over 700 air-to-air refueling sorties, and to assist with effectiveness and reduction of collateral damage; Whereas the United States Government has consistently urged all sides of the conflict in Yemen to take all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, which includes minimizing harm to civilians and differentiating between civilian infrastructure and military objectives; and Whereas designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, which pose a grave threat to the national security of the United States, have significantly expanded the territory under their control in Yemen since the Government of Saudi Arabia began military operations in Yemen on March 26, 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) all sides to the current conflict in Yemen should— (A) abide by international obligations to protect civilians; (B) facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief throughout the country; and (C) respect negotiated cease-fires and work toward a lasting political settlement; (2) United States-supported Saudi military operations in Yemen should— (A) take all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and civilian objects, in compliance with international humanitarian law; and (B) increase prioritization of targeting of designated foreign terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and affiliates of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant; (3) the Houthi-Saleh forces engaged in the conflict in Yemen should— (A) cease indiscriminate shelling of areas inhabited by civilians; and (B) allow free access by humanitarian relief organizations seeking to deliver aid to civilian populations under siege; and (4) a reconstruction and stabilization plan should be developed alongside a negotiated political framework, in consultation with local stakeholders and with robust financing from the international community, including Gulf Cooperation Council countries that have previously made pledges to fund Yemen’s post-conflict reconstruction.

July 14, 2016 Reported without amendment
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Corker , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warner , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

Whereas the Tennessee Valley Authority (in this preamble referred to as the TVA ) was created by Congress in 1933 to improve navigation along the Tennessee River, reduce the risk of floods and flood damage, provide low-cost electricity, and promote environmental stewardship and economic development in the region; Whereas the TVA submitted a plan to Congress in March of 1936 to improve navigation of the Tennessee River and to help control flooding in the Tennessee Valley; Whereas Norris Dam, the first dam constructed by the TVA, began to operate on July 28, 1936; Whereas the integrated management of the Tennessee River system by the TVA provides a wide range of benefits that include electrical power, reducing floods, improving water quality and supply, enhancing recreation, and protecting public land; Whereas the TVA has improved navigation of the Tennessee River system and facilitated freight transportation; Whereas the TVA has reduced the risk of flood damage through the construction of locks, dams, and reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley; Whereas the TVA provides reliable and affordable electricity and has stimulated economic growth; Whereas the TVA continues to promote economic development by helping companies and communities attract investments that bring good jobs to the Tennessee Valley region; and Whereas the TVA continues to serve more than 9,000,000 customers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system; (2) recognizes the important role of Norris Dam, the first dam constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which was completed on July 28, 1936; (3) honors the accomplishments of the Tennessee Valley Authority in improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing affordable electricity throughout the Tennessee Valley region; (4) recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; and (5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to— (A) the Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Joe Ritch; and (B) the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, William Johnson.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 532 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2016 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the State of Colorado.

Whereas Colorado joined the Union as the 38th State on August 1, 1876, when President Ulysses S. Grant signed a statehood proclamation; Whereas statehood was granted to Colorado after Colorado became a territory in 1861 and Jerome Chaffee, a Representative for the territory, convinced Congress that the population had increased enough for statehood to be approved; Whereas the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, educates and trains brave men and women in the Air Force; Whereas Colorado has 6 military bases that are home to the honorable men and women who serve the United States; Whereas there are more than 36,000 farms in Colorado, located on more than 31,000,000 acres, which grow a variety of crops, including barley, grapes, sunflowers, and beans; Whereas Colorado ranks fifth in the United States for potato production and produces 2,000,000,000 pounds of potatoes; Whereas Colorado produces 8,000,000 bushels of barley each year and ranks third in the United States in breweries per capita with a total of 285 breweries; Whereas Golden, Colorado, is home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (commonly referred to as NREL ), which is transforming the ways the people of the United States use and develop energy through research; Whereas Colorado is ranked twelfth in the United States for installed solar energy capacity and eighth in the United States for the number of wind turbines located within the State; Whereas, with an average of more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Colorado is one of the sunniest States in the United States; Whereas Colorado is home to the Southern Ute Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; Whereas Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks rising 14,000 feet above sea level; Whereas Colorado has world renowned skiing and snowboarding, with 25 resorts for Coloradans and out-of-State visitors to enjoy; Whereas Colorado has 4 National Parks, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Mesa Verde National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park; Whereas Colorado is also home to numerous monuments, wilderness areas, recreation areas, and historic trails, all of which ensure that beautiful landscapes are preserved and provide recreation opportunities for all; Whereas Colorado is a national leader in aerospace, where companies develop cutting edge technology to propel the United States into the future; and Whereas Colorado is a symbol of the beauty and opportunity America has to offer, and Katherine Lee Bates wrote the poem America the Beautiful after being inspired during a hike up Pikes Peak: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends and celebrates Colorado and the people of Colorado on the 140th anniversary of the State of Colorado.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 536 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Carper (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of October 30 through November 5, 2016, as National Obesity Care Week .

Whereas the disease of obesity is a major source of concern across the United States, and more than one-third of adults in the United States are affected by obesity, with the number of people with severe obesity in the United States continuing to grow; Whereas experts and researchers agree that obesity is a complex disease influenced by various physiological, environmental, and genetic factors; Whereas, while prevention programs have successfully established the seriousness of the public health crisis posed by obesity, it is also imperative that individuals and families currently affected by obesity receive comprehensive care and treatment; Whereas studies show that bias against and stigma associated with people affected by obesity among general society and healthcare professionals are significant barriers to effectively treating the disease; Whereas healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients, and families should regard obesity with the same level of seriousness with which other chronic diseases are regarded; Whereas research suggests that weight loss of as little as 5 to 10 percent of the total weight of an individual affected by obesity can improve the associated health risks affecting many patients living with obesity and can thereby support the goals of Federal and State initiatives to reduce chronic disease, improve health outcomes, and help control healthcare costs; Whereas healthcare professionals should treat patients with respect and compassion and should partner with patients to develop comprehensive and individualized approaches to weight loss and weight management that consider all appropriate treatment options, such as reduced-calorie diets, physical activity modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; and Whereas it will take a long-term collaborative effort, which will involve individual, corporate, and institutional partners in all fields taking active roles, to ignite the betterment of obesity care and treatment: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) proclaims the week of October 30 through November 5, 2016, as National Obesity Care Week ; and (2) encourages all people in the United States to create a foundation of open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of all individuals affected by obesity and their families.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 538 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2016 as “National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month’’.

Whereas approximately 282,000 individuals in the United States live with a spinal cord injury; Whereas spinal cord injuries account for billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages in the United States; Whereas approximately 40,000 spinal cord injury victims are veterans who suffered a spinal cord injury while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries; Whereas motor vehicle accidents account for approximately 50 percent of all spinal cord injuries to children under the age of 18; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce and prevent future incidences of paralysis and reverse current incidences of paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims of spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for promising new therapies that offer hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people of the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with a spinal cord injury and the families of individuals living with a spinal cord injury.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 540 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service for their work in fighting Ebola.

Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (in this preamble referred to as the Commissioned Corps ) traces its antecedents to the creation of the Marine Hospital Service in the Act entitled An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen , approved July 16, 1798; Whereas the Commissioned Corps today consists of approximately 6,700 commissioned officers who serve in 11 specialty areas; Whereas thousands of officers of the Commissioned Corps have deployed in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and Superstorm Sandy; Whereas almost 900 officers of the Commissioned Corps deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan to support members of the Armed Forces stationed in those locations; Whereas the officers of the Commissioned Corps constitute a rapidly-deployable force of medical professionals who serve public health in the United States and foreign countries; Whereas more than 300 officers of the Commissioned Corps deployed to Liberia to treat Ebola patients, voluntarily accepting the risks associated with treating patients who carried this deadly disease; Whereas hundreds of other officers of the Commissioned Corps provided support to the officers who were deployed to Liberia; Whereas the Ebola epidemic in Liberia no longer represents a public health emergency of international concern, as determined by the World Health Organization, due in part to the intervention of officers of the Commissioned Corps; and Whereas the United States was spared the danger of an Ebola outbreak because the disease was contained in West Africa: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends all of the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service who participated in the effort to prevent an Ebola outbreak in the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 543 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Whereas, for more than 120 years, the Olympic Movement has built a better and more peaceful world by educating young people through amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, and forging new relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play; Whereas the 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5, 2016, to August 21, 2016, and the 2016 Paralympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro from September 7, 2016, to September 18, 2016; Whereas, at the 2016 Olympic Games, more than 200 countries will compete in more than 300 events in 42 disciplines, and at the 2016 Paralympic Games, approximately 170 countries will compete in 528 events in 23 disciplines; Whereas the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams have won 1,711 gold medals, 1,415 silver medals, and 1,351 bronze medals, totaling 4,477 medals, during the past Olympic and Paralympic Games; Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect for and admiration of the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams; Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many others, including individuals on the United States Olympic Committee and the National Governing Bodies for Sport and the many administrators, coaches, and family members who provided critical support to the athletes; Whereas the United States takes great pride in the qualities of commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and goodwill toward other competitors exhibited by the athletes of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams; and Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and their families who support them; (2) supports the athletes of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in their endeavors at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) thanks the members of the United States Olympics Committee and the National Governing Bodies for Sport for their unwavering support of the athletes of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams; and (4) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 545 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of July 15, 2016, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day .

Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of newly diagnosed cancers; Whereas Leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant subtype of soft tissue sarcoma that originates in smooth muscle, often in the walls of blood vessels; Whereas LMS is highly aggressive and can be found throughout the body, but is especially concentrated in the uterus, abdominal cavity, and extremities; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease; Whereas most oncologists will only see a few cases of LMS throughout a career; Whereas the causes of LMS are still unknown; Whereas LMS is largely resistant to standard chemotherapeutic agents, radiation treatment, and current immunotherapies; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of LMS patients; Whereas LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for LMS patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for LMS patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of July 15, 2016, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes the challenges faced by Leiomyosarcoma patients; and (3) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of Leiomyosarcoma patients and the families of Leiomyosarcoma patients.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 548 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2016 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Thune , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Viking Mission Landing on the surface of Mars.

Whereas Viking 1 launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on August 20, 1975; Whereas Viking 1 spent nearly a year in space before it landed on the surface of Mars on July 20, 1976, on the western slope of the Chryse Planitia at 22.3 degrees north latitude and 48.0 degrees longitude; Whereas the Viking 1 Lander was the first American spacecraft to land on Mars and the first spacecraft of any nation to successfully land on Mars and perform its mission; Whereas the United States remains to this day the only nation to successfully land on the surface of Mars and transmit images back to Earth; Whereas the Viking Mission produced over 4,500 photographs of the surface of Mars, including the first color images of the surface of Mars; Whereas the Viking Mission produced the first scientific data from the surface of Mars; Whereas the Viking orbiters mapped 97 percent of the Martian surface; Whereas the Viking 1 Lander continued its mission for 2,307 days; Whereas the Viking Mission was NASA's first comprehensive mission to seek evidence that Mars could have the potential to support life, and it discovered that Mars has an environment modified by the interaction with water and complex surface chemistry; Whereas the Viking Mission revolutionized our scientific understanding of the Red Planet, led to future exploration of Mars and the Solar System, and was one of the first stepping stones for the human exploration of Mars: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the academic and industry contributors to the Viking Mission for leading the way in the exploration of Mars; (2) recognizes the importance of the Viking Mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and to the search for life beyond Earth; (3) encourages the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue on the path to landing American astronauts on the surface of Mars; and (4) encourages the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the American scientific community to continue to promote space exploration and scientific discovery across the solar system.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 549 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing a commitment by the Senate to never forget the service of aviation's first responders.

Whereas the events of September 11, 2001, forever changed the United States as the people of the United States faced unspeakable destruction and grief that touched millions of lives; Whereas 4 commercial aircraft were turned into weapons of mass destruction, killing nearly 3,000 innocent people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; Whereas the crewmembers of United Flight 175, American Flight 11, American Flight 77, and United Flight 93 acted as first responders, providing the first information about the unfolding attacks and selflessly protecting the United States and the lives of countless others; Whereas ever since 9/11, pilots and flight attendants in the United States report to work with heightened responsibilities as first responders and as the last line of defense in aviation security; and Whereas the bravery of the crewmembers 15 years ago and our crewmember heroes are prominent in the hearts and minds of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) forever memorializes the service of aviation’s first responders on that fateful day; and (2) will always seek to honor the sacrifice of aviation's first responders, who continue to keep the United States safe today.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 551 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2016 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the Maine-Endwell Little League Team of Endwell, New York, for the victory of the team in the 2016 Little League World Series.

Whereas, on Saturday, August 27, 2016, the Maine-Endwell Little League Team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a talented and energetic team from Goodlettsville, Tennessee, by 4 to 2; Whereas, on Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Maine-Endwell Little League Team competed against the East Seoul Little League Team of South Korea in the 70th Little League Baseball World Series championship and won 2 to 1, rounding out an amazing undefeated season in which the team won 24 games and lost none; Whereas the Maine-Endwell Little League Team is the first United States team to win the Little League Baseball World Series title since 2011 and the first team from the State of New York to win the championship since 1964; Whereas the Maine-Endwell Little League Team showed humility and grace both on and off the diamond, earning the 2016 Jack Losch Little League Baseball World Series Team Sportsmanship Award, and was the first team ever to win the World Series title and the sportsmanship award in the same year; Whereas the Maine-Endwell Little League Team is comprised of Billy Dundon, Jude Abbadessa, Brody Raleigh, Michael Mancini, Jordan Owens, Conner Rush, Justin Ryan, Jack Hopko, James Fellows, Jayden Fanara, and Ryan Harlost; Whereas the Maine-Endwell Little League Team is managed and coached by Scott Rush, Joe Mancini, and Joe Hopko, among others; and Whereas the Maine-Endwell Little League Team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the Southern Tier of New York, the State of New York, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the Maine-Endwell Little League Team and their fans on the victory of the team at the 70th Little League Baseball World Series championship; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the Maine-Endwell Little League Team; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of the Town of Union, Broome County, and the Southern Tier of New York for their incredible dedication, loyalty, and support for the Maine-Endwell Little League Team throughout the season.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 554 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2016 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families.

Whereas Patty and Jerry Wetterling faced the unimaginable tragedy of having their 11-year-old son, Jacob Wetterling, abducted near their home in Stearns County, Minnesota, on October 22, 1989; Whereas Jacob Wetterling was taken at gunpoint and his disappearance remained unsolved for nearly 27 years; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s body was not recovered until September of 2016; Whereas Patty Wetterling bravely turned her grief into action and devoted her life to advocating for missing and exploited children; Whereas Patty Wetterling has become a nationally recognized educator on child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children; Whereas Patty Wetterling serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Whereas Patty Wetterling and her husband co-founded the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center to educate communities about child safety issues to prevent child exploitation and abductions; Whereas Patty Wetterling authored the publication When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide , along with 4 other families; Whereas Patty Wetterling served for more than 7 years as Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for the Minnesota Department of Health; Whereas the Star Tribune selected Patty Wetterling as one of the 100 Most Influential Minnesotans of the Century ; Whereas Patty Wetterling’s efforts led to the passage of the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act ( Public Law 103–322 ; 108 Stat. 2038), a Federal law that requires States to implement a sex offender and crimes against children registry; and Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s memory lives on through the efforts of the Wetterling family: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors— (1) the life of Jacob Wetterling; and (2) the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 555 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2016 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the Optical Society on its 100th anniversary.

Whereas the Optical Society is the leading professional association in optics and photonics, supporting research and collaboration in the science of light; Whereas the Optical Society was founded in 1916 in Rochester, New York, as the research catalyst for the science of light and has since become the leading voice for advancing the study and application of optics and photonics; Whereas, today, the Optical Society connects 270,000 scientists, students, engineers, and business leaders in 177 countries around the world; Whereas, over the course of the 100-year history of the Optical Society, 34 members of the society have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, or Medicine; Whereas optics and photonics is the science of light, serving as the backbone for modern national security applications, industrial controls, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, health care, and consumer and business products; Whereas a 2012 National Research Council study, entitled Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for our Nation , outlined the utility of optics and photonics and their role in facilitating economic growth, recognizing their extraordinary impact on communications, information processing and data storage, defense and national security, energy, health and medicine, advanced manufacturing, and strategic materials; Whereas the United States Government has recognized the importance of photonics, the contributions of photonics to economic development, and the benefits of public-private partnerships by recently announcing a consortium working with the Department of Defense known as the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics; and Whereas optics and photonics create more than $3,000,000,000,000 in revenue annually in the United States and support more than 7,400,000 jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Optical Society on its 100th anniversary; (2) reaffirms the critical role that optics and photonics have played over the last 100 years and continue to play in the economy of the United States and the lives of the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes the importance of continued investment in fundamental optics and photonics research.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 557 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2016 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2016 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas approximately 480,000 public and private school buses carry 26,000,000 children to and from school every weekday in the United States; Whereas America's 480,000 public and private school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the Nation; Whereas during the school year, school buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger trips daily and students ride these school buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the Nation’s fleet travels over 5,600,000,000 miles per school year; Whereas in an average year, about 25 school children are killed in school bus accidents, with one-third of these children struck by their own school buses in loading/unloading zones, one-third struck by motorists who fail to stop for school buses, and one-third killed as they approach or depart a school bus stop; Whereas The Child Safety Network, celebrating 28 years of national public service, has collaborated with the National PTA and the school bus industry to create public service announcements to reduce distracted driving near school buses, increase ridership, and provide free resources to school districts in order to increase driver safety training, provide free technology for tracking school buses, reduce on-board bullying, and educate students; and Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements designed to save children’s lives by making motorists aware of school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2016 as School Bus Safety Month .