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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 476 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the month of May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month .

Whereas cystic fibrosis (in this preamble referred to as CF ) is a genetic disease affecting more than 30,000 children and adults in the United States and more than 70,000 children and adults worldwide; Whereas, in patients with CF, a defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, produces life-threatening lung infections, and obstructs the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and absorb food; Whereas there are approximately 1,000 new cases of CF diagnosed each year; Whereas infant blood screening to detect genetic defects is the most reliable and least costly method to identify individuals likely to have 1 of 1,800 different CF mutations; Whereas early diagnosis of CF permits early treatment and enhances quality of life, longevity, and the treatment of CF; Whereas CF impacts the families of patients because of the intense daily disease management protocols that patients must endure; Whereas, in the United States, there are more than 120 CF care centers and 55 affiliate programs with highly trained and dedicated providers that specialize in delivering high-quality, coordinated care for CF patients and their families; Whereas the number of adults with CF has steadily grown and the median age of survival for a person with CF is now nearly 40 years of age; and Whereas innovative precision medicines and treatments have greatly improved and extended the lives of patients: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the month of May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month ; (2) congratulates the community of individuals who care for patients with cystic fibrosis for their unrelenting dedication to those patients; (3) recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for building better care coordination in the larger healthcare system; (4) acknowledges the tremendous investments and scientific achievements that have significantly improved the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis; and (5) urges researchers, developers, patients, and providers to work together closely to find a cure for this deadly disease.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 478 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2016 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Franken , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Casey , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Booker , Mr. Reed , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2016, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year, more than— (1) 32,000 people in the United States are killed and 80,000 are injured by gunfire; (2) 11,000 people in the United States are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 21,000 people in the United States commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 people in the United States are killed in accidental shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more people of the United States have died from guns in the United States than on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by 1 count in 2015 in the United States, there were— (1) 372 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 64 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas, every 70 minutes, 1 person in the United States under 25 years of age dies because of gun violence, and more than 6,300 such individuals die annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age while standing in a Chicago park; and Whereas, on June 2, 2016, on what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 19th birthday, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to Hadiya and other victims of gun violence and their loved ones: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of June 2, 2016, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on June 2; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 484 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2016 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the hour of 2:15 p.m. 2. The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 486 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2016 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Nelson , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation July 14, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Commemorating Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016.

Whereas cruise travel professionals support policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment and are dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience; Whereas approximately 10,000 travel agencies and 19,000 individual cruise travel professionals participate in ongoing professional development and training programs to build cruise industry knowledge; Whereas cruise travel professionals deliver value to consumers by providing advice on choosing the best cruise based on the budgets and interests of the customers and taking the worry out of vacation planning by arranging the details of vacations; Whereas cruise passengers have consistently ranked cruise travel professionals as the most helpful sources of information and service among all distribution channels used for purchasing cruises; Whereas 70 percent of cruise passengers from the United States use a cruise travel professional to plan and book a cruise vacation; Whereas cruise travel professionals across the world celebrate and promote October as Plan a Cruise Month ; Whereas the United States has the most cruise passengers in the world, with almost 11,500,000 cruise passengers in 2014; Whereas the cruise industry in the United States generated 375,000 jobs across all 50 States in 2014; and Whereas, in 2014, the cruise industry spent $21,000,000,000 directly with United States businesses and generated $46,000,000,000 in gross outputs due to the spending of cruise lines and the crew and passengers of cruise lines, including indirect economic impacts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the inaugural Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016; (2) acknowledges the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the cruise travel professional community; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cruise Travel Professional Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 486 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2016 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Commemorating Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016.

Whereas Cruise Lines International Association was established in 1975 and as of 2016 is the largest cruise industry trade association in the world, providing a unified voice and serving as the leading authority for the global cruise community; Whereas Cruise Lines International Association supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience; Whereas approximately 10,000 travel agencies and 19,000 individual cruise travel professionals are members of Cruise Lines International Association and participate in ongoing professional development and training programs to build cruise industry knowledge; Whereas cruise travel professionals deliver value to consumers by providing advice on choosing the best cruise based on the budgets and interests of the customers and taking the worry out of vacation planning by arranging the details of vacations; Whereas cruise passengers have consistently ranked cruise travel professionals as the most helpful sources of information and service among all distribution channels used for purchasing cruises; Whereas 70 percent of cruise passengers from the United States use a cruise travel professional to plan and book a cruise vacation; Whereas Cruise Lines International Association and cruise travel professionals across the world celebrate and promote October as Plan a Cruise Month ; Whereas the United States has the most cruise passengers in the world, with almost 11,500,000 cruise passengers in 2014; Whereas the cruise industry in the United States generated 375,000 jobs across all 50 States in 2014; and Whereas, in 2014, the cruise industry spent $21,000,000,000 directly with United States businesses and generated $46,000,000,000 in gross outputs due to the spending of cruise lines and the crew and passengers of cruise lines, including indirect economic impacts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the inaugural Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016; (2) acknowledges the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the cruise travel professional community; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cruise Travel Professional Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 487 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2016 Mrs. Ernst submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program of the Army.

Whereas June 3, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program of the Army (referred to in this preamble as Army ROTC ); Whereas Congress established Army ROTC and the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps in the Act of June 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 166, chapter 134) (commonly known as the National Defense Act of 1916 ); Whereas the Army has commissioned more than 650,000 officers from Army ROTC; Whereas Army ROTC serves as a critical component for the training of men and women to take command, protecting the national security of the United States and way of life of individuals in the United States; Whereas Army ROTC produces the next generation of innovative and adaptive leaders while providing those leaders with essential collegiate educational opportunities; Whereas Army ROTC commissioned 5,536 officers in 2014; Whereas Army ROTC produced 21 4-star generals between 2000 and 2016; Whereas Army ROTC is available at nearly 1,000 institutions of higher education across all 50 States and all territories; Whereas the Army has included in Army ROTC programs such as the Green to Gold and Simultaneous Membership programs to allow an enlisted member of the Army to gain a college education and become an officer of the Army; Whereas women have been an integral part of Army ROTC since academic year 1972–1973; and Whereas Army ROTC serves as a way for an individual to gain a college education and serve the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program of the Army (referred to in this resolving clause as Army ROTC ) continues to train the next generation of military leaders, who are well-equipped to defeat existing enemies of the United States and those enemies that may emerge in the future; (2) the Senate is encouraged by the quality of leaders that Army ROTC has and will continue to produce; and (3) as of the date of adoption of this resolution, Army ROTC produces more Army officers than any other source.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 489 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2016 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Booker , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and achievements of Muhammad Ali.

Whereas Muhammad Ali was an Olympic gold medalist; Whereas the athletic legacy of Muhammad Ali is cemented by a 21-year professional career amid a golden age of boxing, in which he amassed a record of 56–5 with 37 knockouts; Whereas Muhammad Ali was the first individual ever to capture the World Heavyweight Title 3 times; Whereas Muhammad Ali memorably recaptured the world title in the “Rumble in the Jungle” on October 30, 1974, when he knocked out then-undefeated World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman; Whereas Muhammad Ali successfully defended his title 10 times, perhaps most famously during the “Thrilla in Manila” on October 1, 1975; Whereas Muhammad Ali showed, beyond his impressive fighting prowess in the boxing ring, even greater courage and tenacity as an advocate outside the ring; Whereas Muhammad Ali was a great philanthropist and a widely recognized advocate of peace, equality, and freedom; Whereas Muhammad Ali remains an icon of freedom of conscience; Whereas Muhammad Ali was a prominent African American of the Muslim faith, and was and continues to be a role model to the citizens of the United States of all races, ethnicities, and religions; Whereas Muhammad Ali used his fame to advocate for humanitarian causes in audiences with world leaders, such as Pope John Paul II, the Dalai Lama, and multiple presidents of the United States; and Whereas Muhammad Ali inspired people around the globe in displaying the same vibrant and larger-than-life character and dedication in spite of his physical ailments: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Muhammad Ali and his achievements as an athlete, philanthropist, and humanitarian.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 490 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2016 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Gardner , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Hatch , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Whereas the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will occur on August 5, 2016, through August 21, 2016, and September 7, 2016, through September 18, 2016, respectively, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Whereas more than 10,500 athletes from 206 nations will compete in 28 Olympic sports and 4,350 Paralympic athletes from 176 nations will compete in 23 Paralympic sports; Whereas American athletes have spent countless days, months, and years training to earn a spot on the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams; Whereas the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act ( 36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq. )— (1) established the United States Olympic Committee as the coordinating body for all Olympic and Paralympic athletic activity in the United States; (2) gave the United States Olympic Committee the exclusive right in the United States to use the words Olympic , Olympiad , Paralympic , and Paralympiad , the emblem of the United States Olympic Committee, and the symbols of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee; and (3) empowered the United States Olympic Committee to authorize sponsors that contribute to the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams to use any trademark, symbol, insignia, or emblem of the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the Pan-American Sports Organization, or the United States Olympic Committee; Whereas Team USA is significantly funded by 36 sponsors who ensure that the United States has the best Olympic and Paralympic teams possible; Whereas in recent years, a number of entities in the United States have engaged in marketing strategies that appear to affiliate themselves with the Olympic and Paralympic Games without becoming official sponsors of Team USA; Whereas any ambush marketing in violation of the Lanham Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq. ) undermines sponsorship activities and creates consumer confusion around official Olympic and Paralympic sponsors; and Whereas ambush marketing impedes the goals of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act ( 36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq. ) to fund the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams through official sponsorships: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) official sponsor support is critical to the success of Team USA at all international competitions; and (2) ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams and their ability to attract and retain corporate sponsorships.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 491 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Cochran , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Burr , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.

Whereas the greatest asset of the United States is the people of the United States; Whereas the motto on the Great Seal of the United States is E Pluribus Unum, “out of many, one”; Whereas the United States is comprised of multicultural, multiethnic, and multiracial people; Whereas friendship, collegiality, civility, respect, and kindness are commonly shared ideals of the people of the United States; and Whereas organizations and communities across the United States, motivated by the ideals behind the motto of E Pluribus Unum, have joined together in introspection and reflection on how the diversity of the people of the United States has been indispensable in creating the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation; (2) supports all people of the United States who join in activities in support of the goals and ideals of racial amity; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 492 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week .

Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 6 through June 12, 2016; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $570,000,000; Whereas despite the legitimate uses of hemp, many agricultural producers of the United States are prohibited under current law from growing hemp; Whereas because most hemp cannot be grown legally in the United States, raw hemp material and hemp products are imported for sale in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world, but the United States is the only major industrialized country that restricts hemp farming; and Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week ; (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 494 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2016 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2016 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities benefiting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefiting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character and the future success of the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time— (1) when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; and (2) for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2016 as National Child Awareness Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2016 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of charities benefiting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) to recognize the efforts made by the charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 497 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2016 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Gordon Gordie Howe.

Whereas Gordon Howe (in this preamble referred to as Gordie Howe ) was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada, on March 31, 1928, and was invited to his first tryout with a professional hockey team at 15 years of age; Whereas Gordie Howe entered the National Hockey League (in this preamble referred to as the NHL ) in 1946 at 18 years of age when he joined the Detroit Red Wings and scored a goal in his very first game; Whereas Gordie Howe played right wing on the Production Line , the most productive offensive scoring unit in the NHL from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s; Whereas Gordie Howe played 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and led the team to 4 Stanley Cup championships; Whereas, in 1972, Gordie Howe was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame; Whereas, in 1973, Gordie Howe joined the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association (in this preamble referred to as the WHA ) to fulfill a dream of playing hockey on the same professional team as his sons; Whereas Gordie Howe proceeded to win the Most Valuable Player award of the WHA and lead the Houston Aeros to the WHA championship; Whereas Gordie Howe retired from professional hockey in 1980, having scored 1,850 career points in the NHL, which are the third most of all time; Whereas Gordie Howe appeared in 23 NHL All-Star games, led the NHL in scoring 6 times, and won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the most valuable player in the league 6 times; Whereas, in 1997, at the age of 69, Gordie Howe came out of retirement to join the Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League and became the first player ever to play professional hockey in 6 different decades; Whereas the Gordie Howe hat trick , a goal, an assist, and a fight in the same game, is named after Gordie Howe, though he had only 2 such games in his career; Whereas Gordie Howe is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time and to millions of fans worldwide will always be known as Mr. Hockey ; Whereas Gordie Howe was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Colleen Howe, who died in 2009 and was affectionately known as Mrs. Hockey ; Whereas Gordie Howe is so beloved throughout the United States and Canada that a new international bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor has been named in his honor; Whereas, on June 10, 2016, Gordie Howe died at 88 years of age, after a long career enjoyed by millions; and Whereas Gordie Howe is survived by his 4 children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister, and by hockey fans across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life and legacy of Gordon Gordie Howe for his significant contributions to the sport of hockey and the city of Detroit; (2) expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Gordie Howe on his passing; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Gordie Howe.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 498 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Ayotte , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Heller ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day .

Whereas Federal Government estimates show that more than 1 in 10 persons over age 60, or 6,000,000 individuals, are victims of elder abuse each year; Whereas the vast majority of the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults in the United States goes unidentified and unreported; Whereas only 1 in 44 cases of financial abuse of older adults is reported; Whereas at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation; Whereas elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation have no boundaries and cross all racial, social, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; Whereas ½ of all older adults with dementia will experience abuse; Whereas providing unwanted medical treatment can be a form of elder abuse and exploitation; Whereas public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by the public, professionals, and victims, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention; Whereas private individuals and public agencies must work together on the Federal, State, and local levels to combat increasing occurrences of abuse, neglect, and exploitation crime and violence against vulnerable older adults and vulnerable adults, particularly in light of limited resources for vital protective services; and Whereas 2016 is the 11th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes judges, lawyers, adult protective services professionals, law enforcement officers, long-term care ombudsmen, social workers, health care providers, professional guardians, advocates for victims, and other professionals and agencies for the efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse; and (3) encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies, long-term care ombudsman programs, and the National Center on Elder Abuse, and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 500 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2016 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Franken , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Peters , Mr. Reid , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warner , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 19, 2016, as Juneteenth Independence Day in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than 2 ½ years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African-Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day , as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas African-Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth Independence Day for over 150 years; Whereas 45 States and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth Independence Day as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States; Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and the descendants of former slaves remain an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; Whereas slavery was not officially abolished until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States in December 1865; and Whereas, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 19, 2016, as Juneteenth Independence Day ; (2) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States; (3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and (4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 504 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2016 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Leahy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations June 28, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment July 6, 2016 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 ); Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science ; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2016, operates in more than 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 individuals from across the globe have benefitted from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 504 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2016 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 ); Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science ; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2016, operates in more than 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 individuals from across the globe have benefited from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
III Calendar No. 540 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 504 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2016 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Leahy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Cotton , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations June 28, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment RESOLUTION Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 ); Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science ; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2016, operates in more than 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 individuals from across the globe have benefitted from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.

June 28, 2016 Reported without amendment
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 507 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2016 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 8, 2016, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 8, 2016, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2016 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Markey , Mr. Reed , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 12, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster is caught each year in the waters of the United States, representing one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having more than doubled since 2009; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobster is an excellent source of lean protein and is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; Whereas the White House proudly served lobster at the State Dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping on National Lobster Day in 2015; Whereas, on September 24, 2015, steamed lobster was prepared for the visit by Pope Francis to New York; Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants; and Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2016 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Markey , Mr. Reed , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas more than 120,000,000 pounds of lobster is caught each year in the waters of the United States, representing one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having more than doubled since 2009; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas Lobster Newburg was featured at the inaugural dinner celebration for President John F. Kennedy; Whereas lobster is an excellent source of lean protein and is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; Whereas the White House proudly served lobster at the State Dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping on National Lobster Day in 2015; Whereas, on September 24, 2015, steamed lobster was prepared for the visit by Pope Francis to New York; Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants; and Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.