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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 418 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 12, 2016 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations April 28, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment May 10, 2016 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes.

Whereas women’s leadership in the world is critical to shaping and addressing world events and decreasing global instability; Whereas women leaders play an integral role in fighting against transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and violence against women, including honor killings, and female genital mutilation; Whereas changing the trajectory of these dynamics requires empowering women leaders to advance economic opportunity and increase political and public leadership; Whereas women leaders have selflessly sacrificed, and in some cases placed their lives at risk, to advance causes that will better their communities, their nations, and the world; Whereas Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, campaigns to end violence against women, trains young female leaders, and works to increase civic participation; Whereas Khanim Latif of Iraq, the Director of Asuda, places her life at risk to provide a safe haven to victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and fights threats of honor killings and female genital cutting; Whereas Yoani Sánchez of Cuba, founder of Generación Y , created a blog that captures daily life in Cuba as an effort to encourage political change and increase public awareness and engagement; Whereas Akanksha Hazari of India fights to deliver basic necessities such as clean water and electricity to impoverished communities and to empower the underserved in India; and Whereas each of these leaders serves as a role model and an inspiration to help change the lives of others: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes; and (2) commends their efforts to advance economic opportunity, increase political and public leadership, combat violence against women, and empower women to address global instability.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 418 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 12, 2016 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes.

Whereas women’s leadership in the world is critical to shaping and addressing world events and decreasing global instability; Whereas women leaders play an integral role in fighting against transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and violence against women, including honor killings, and female genital mutilation; Whereas changing the trajectory of these dynamics requires empowering women leaders to advance economic opportunity and increase political and public leadership; Whereas women leaders have selflessly sacrificed, and in some cases placed their lives at risk, to advance causes that will better their communities, their nations, and the world; Whereas Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, campaigns to end violence against women, trains young female leaders, and works to increase civic participation; Whereas Khanim Latif of Iraq, the Director of Asuda, places her life at risk to provide a safe haven to victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and fights threats of honor killings and female genital cutting; Whereas Yoani Sánchez of Cuba, founder of Generación Y , created a blog that captures daily life in Cuba as an effort to encourage political change and increase public awareness and engagement; Whereas Akanksha Hazari of India fights to deliver basic necessities such as clean water and electricity to impoverished communities and to empower the underserved in India; and Whereas each of these leaders serves as a role model and an inspiration to help change the lives of others: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes; and (2) commends their efforts to advance economic opportunity, increase political and public leadership, combat violence against women, and empower women to address global instability.
III Calendar No. 450 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 418 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 12, 2016 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations April 28, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment RESOLUTION Recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes.

Whereas women’s leadership in the world is critical to shaping and addressing world events and decreasing global instability; Whereas women leaders play an integral role in fighting against transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and violence against women, including honor killings, and female genital mutilation; Whereas changing the trajectory of these dynamics requires empowering women leaders to advance economic opportunity and increase political and public leadership; Whereas women leaders have selflessly sacrificed, and in some cases placed their lives at risk, to advance causes that will better their communities, their nations, and the world; Whereas Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, campaigns to end violence against women, trains young female leaders, and works to increase civic participation; Whereas Khanim Latif of Iraq, the Director of Asuda, places her life at risk to provide a safe haven to victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and fights threats of honor killings and female genital cutting; Whereas Yoani Sánchez of Cuba, founder of Generación Y , created a blog that captures daily life in Cuba as an effort to encourage political change and increase public awareness and engagement; Whereas Akanksha Hazari of India fights to deliver basic necessities such as clean water and electricity to impoverished communities and to empower the underserved in India; and Whereas each of these leaders serves as a role model and an inspiration to help change the lives of others: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sánchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes; and (2) commends their efforts to advance economic opportunity, increase political and public leadership, combat violence against women, and empower women to address global instability.

April 28, 2016 Reported without amendment
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 419 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2016 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of North Dakota men's hockey team for winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association division I men’s hockey championship.

Whereas the University of North Dakota (referred to in this preamble as UND ) men's hockey team won the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) division I men's hockey championship game in Tampa Bay, Florida, on April 9, 2016, in a hard-fought victory over the Quinnipiac University Bobcats of Connecticut by a score of 5 to 1; Whereas the UND men's hockey team had an incredible 2015–16 season, during which Coach Brad Berry became the first head coach to win an NCAA division I men's hockey national championship in an individual's first season as head coach; Whereas the UND men's hockey team won its eighth NCAA division I men's hockey championship and ended the 2015–16 season with a 34–6–4 record; Whereas Coach Brad Berry and the coaching staff have instilled character and perseverance in the UND men's hockey team players and have done an outstanding job coaching the UND men's hockey program; Whereas under the leadership of Interim President Ed Schafer and Athletic Director Brian Faison, academic and athletic excellence has been promoted at UND; Whereas thousands of UND fans attended the NCAA division I men's hockey championship game, reflecting the tremendous fan base of UND, which showcases the spirit and dedication of UND hockey fans and has helped to propel the success of the UND men's hockey team; and Whereas the UND men's hockey team's victory in the 2016 NCAA division I men's hockey championship was also a victory for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of North Dakota men's hockey team, the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association division I men's hockey champions; (2) commends the players, coaches, and staff of the University of North Dakota men's hockey team for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans for supporting the University of North Dakota men's hockey team on a successful quest to capture another National Collegiate Athletic Association division I men's hockey championship trophy for the University of North Dakota.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 420 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2016 Mr. Rounds (for himself and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the 2016 national champion Augustana Vikings for their win in the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Whereas, on March 26, 2016, the Augustana University Vikings defeated the Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters 90 to 81 in the championship game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament in Frisco, Texas; Whereas this is the first national title for the Augustana Vikings basketball program and the third national title overall for the school; Whereas Augustana senior student athletes Daniel Jansen and Casey Schilling have been named 2 of 13 finalists for the Bevo Francis Award, which honors the player who had the best overall season within Small College Basketball; Whereas the Augustana coach, Tom Billeter, was named Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches; Whereas, during the 2015–2016 season, the Augustana Vikings finished with a record of 34–2; and Whereas the presence of 3 seniors and 4 juniors on the roster of the Augustana Vikings represents the commitment of those students to the university and the work of Augustana University to enshrine the ideal of the student athlete into the ethos of the university: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the Augustana University men’s basketball team and its loyal fans on the performance of the team in the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament; and (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the players, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the team.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 421 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team for winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I title.

Whereas, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team (in this preamble referred to as UConn ) won the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association (in this preamble referred to as the NCAA ) Division I title with an 82-51 win over the Syracuse Orange at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana; Whereas this is UConn’s fourth consecutive NCAA national championship and 11th NCAA national championship overall; Whereas Breanna Stewart was awarded the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four for an unprecedented fourth time; Whereas UConn finished the 2015-2016 season with a record of 38-0 and extended its winning streak to 75 games; Whereas UConn has won 122 of its last 123 games, with each win coming by double digits; and Whereas Geno Auriemma passed John Wooden for the most national championships won by any head coach in NCAA Division I basketball history: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team for winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I title; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of the University of Connecticut; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of the University of Connecticut, Susan Herbst; and (B) the Head Coach of the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team, Luigi Geno Auriemma.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 423 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2016 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

Whereas, on Sunday, March 20, 2016, the University of Minnesota Gophers won the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Women’s Ice Hockey Championship against previously undefeated Boston College by a score of 3 to 1; Whereas, on Friday, March 18, 2016, Sarah Potomak scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the University of Minnesota a 3-2 win over rival University of Wisconsin in a Frozen Four semifinal game and advance to the national championship game for the fifth consecutive year; Whereas the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team won an impressive 35 games during the 2015-2016 season; Whereas the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team has won 4 of the last 5 national championships; Whereas the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team has won 7 national championships overall, including back-to-back championships in 2004 and 2005, 2012 and 2013, and 2015 and 2016; Whereas the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team has the most NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championships and NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament wins; and Whereas the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey program— (1) benefits from 7 years of steady leadership from Head Coach Brad Frost; (2) features 3 All-Americans, as named by the American Hockey Coaches Association, on the 2015-2016 team; (3) has a remarkable roster of players, including Amanda Kessel, Sarah Potomak, Amanda Leveille, and Lee Stecklein, all of whom were named to the 2016 Frozen Four All-Tournament Team; and (4) has a multitude of players, past and present, who have represented the United States in Olympic competition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) the University of Minnesota Women’s Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Ice Hockey Championship; and (2) the achievements of the players, coaches, staff, and fans who contributed to the championship season.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 424 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2016 Mr. Burr (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.

Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas, in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work so that boys who face many of the same challenges as girls could also be involved in the program; Whereas, in 2016, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential , fully reflects the addition of boys; Whereas the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 39,000,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces representing each State; Whereas, in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; Whereas, every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2016 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 28, 2016; and Whereas, by offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for the— (A) ongoing contributions that the participants make to education; and (B) vital role that the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 428 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2016 Mr. Rounds (for himself and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the 2016 national champions, the University of South Dakota Coyotes, for winning the 2016 Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

Whereas, on April 2, 2016, the University of South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles by a score of 71 to 65 in the final game of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (referred to in this preamble as the WNIT ) in Vermillion, South Dakota; Whereas this is the first national title for the University of South Dakota Coyotes since the transition of the University of South Dakota to Division I athletics; Whereas the Dakota Dome of the University of South Dakota, soon to be replaced with a new complex, hosted its final basketball game before a crowd of 7,415 fans; Whereas the University of South Dakota Coyotes shot 71.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line and 54 percent overall from the field in their 34-point win in the semifinal of the WNIT; Whereas senior guard Nicole Seekamp was named most valuable player of the WNIT and averaged 14 points per game throughout the WNIT; Whereas seniors Tia Hemiller and Nicole Seekamp were each named to the WNIT all-tournament team; Whereas the 2015–16 season was the fourth season for head coach Amy Williams, during which she won her first national title; Whereas the University of South Dakota Coyotes finished the 2015–16 season with a record of 32–6; and Whereas the presence of 5 seniors and 4 juniors on the roster of the University of South Dakota Coyotes represents the commitment of the seniors and juniors to the University of South Dakota and its work to enshrine the ideal of the student-athlete into the ethos of the University of South Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team and its loyal fans on the performance of the team in the 2016 Women’s National Invitation Tournament; and (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the players, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 429 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2016 Mr. Perdue (for himself and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 15, 2016, as National Assistant Principals Week .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) have designated the week of April 11 through April 15, 2016, as National Assistant Principals Week ; Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision-making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program recognizes outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 11 through April 15, 2016, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 11 through April 15, 2016, as National Assistant Principals Week ; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 430 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2016 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 20, 2016, as Cheyenne Mountain Day .

Whereas, since 1966, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station (in this preamble referred to as Cheyenne Mountain ) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been a synergistic hub for tracking security threats worldwide, serving as an essential component to the defense of North America and to global security; Whereas countless space and ground sensor data collections are synthesized at Cheyenne Mountain, providing vital information for the key threat assessments needed to ensure the safety and security of millions of people throughout North America; Whereas the 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, provides operational support and infrastructure sustainability; Whereas the 721st Mission Support Group at Cheyenne Mountain provides dedicated daily sustainment to more than 13 mission partners performing the national security mission inside of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex; Whereas, every day, more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel of the United States and Canada, residing in Colorado and working at Cheyenne Mountain, are ever vigilant in ensuring the collective common defense of North America; Whereas Cheyenne Mountain is— (1) a valuable national security asset; (2) seen as one of the greatest engineering marvels of its time; and (3) relevant both now and in the future; Whereas Colorado is proud to be a nexus of capabilities that provide for the defense of North America, which is critical to global security not only today but also in the future; and Whereas April 20, 2016, is the 50th anniversary of Cheyenne Mountain achieving full operational capability and would be an appropriate date to designate as Cheyenne Mountain Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 20, 2016, as Cheyenne Mountain Day ; (2) recognizes the strategic importance of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station to the defense of North America; and (3) commends the efforts of the 21st Space Wing, the 721st Mission Support Group, and the 1,000 military and civilian personnel of the United States and Canada working at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex to support the collective common defense of North America.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 431 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 19, 2016 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Kirk , Mr. King , Mr. McCain , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Peters , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Udall , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Ernst , and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the immeasurable benefits of the national 4-H program to the young people of the United States and supporting the campaign to expand the 4-H program.

Whereas in the late 1800s, 4-H clubs developed in rural communities to promote agricultural education among young people; Whereas the Smith-Lever Act ( 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq. ) established the cooperative extension services, which resulted in a national 4-H program; Whereas the 4-H program and pledge are based on the values of community service, public leadership, and healthful living; Whereas 4-H has played an indispensable role in shaping the lives of young leaders in rural areas of the United States for over 100 years; Whereas nearly 6,000,000 young people are currently involved in 4-H, 40 percent of whom are from urban and suburban backgrounds; Whereas the 4-H program has evolved to include opportunities for 4-H youth to become proficient in— (1) science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and (2) citizenship and public speaking; Whereas young people who participate in 4-H are twice as likely as their peers who are not involved in 4-H— (1) to be civically engaged; (2) to participate in science, engineering, and computer technology programs outside of school; and (3) to make healthful life choices; Whereas the National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and Citizenship Washington Focus give hundreds of young people who participate in 4-H the opportunity to exercise leadership skills nationally and to learn about the history and government of the United States; and Whereas in April 2016, the National 4-H Council launched a Grow True Leaders campaign to expand the benefits of 4-H to more communities, with the goal of creating 10,000,000 True Leaders by 2025: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes 4-H as a vital organization for training the next generation for national leadership; (2) congratulates the National 4-H Council on its Grow True Leaders campaign; and (3) supports the efforts of the National 4-H Council to grow and diversify the 4-H program.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 433 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2016 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day .

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the economy of the United States by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions while separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2016 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day .
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 434 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2016 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2016 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2016 as Parkinson's Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson's Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to develop more effective treatments for Parkinson's disease and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and the families of those individuals.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 435 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Booker , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Alexander ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 28, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 21, 2016, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the sixth annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 21, 2016; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 21, 2016, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 435 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Booker , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Alexander ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 21, 2016, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the sixth annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 21, 2016; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 21, 2016, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 437 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2016 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2016, as Silver Star Service Banner Day .

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2016, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2016, as Silver Star Service Banner Day and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 438 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 21, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2016 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas a brain aneurysm is an abnormal saccular or fusiform bulging of an artery in the brain; Whereas an estimated 1 out of every 50 individuals in the United States has a brain aneurysm; Whereas brain aneurysms are most likely to occur in individuals between the ages of 35 and 60; Whereas there are typically no warning signs before the occurrence of a brain aneurysm; Whereas brain aneurysms are more likely to occur in women than in men by a 3 to 2 ratio; Whereas young and middle-aged African-Americans have a higher risk of brain aneurysm rupture compared to Caucasians in the United States; Whereas, based on a 2004 study (the most recent year with readily available data), the combined lost wages of survivors of a brain aneurysm rupture and the caretakers of the survivors for 1 year were $138,000,000; Whereas various risk factors can contribute to the formation of a brain aneurysm, including smoking, hypertension, and a family history of brain aneurysms; Whereas approximately 6,000,000 individuals in the United States have a brain aneurysm; Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, incoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas, each year, more than 30,000 individuals in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms, 50 percent of whom die as a result; Whereas, annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 individuals in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of brain aneurysms, including the computerized tomography scan, the magnetic resonance imaging test, and the cerebral arteriogram; Whereas early detection of brain aneurysms can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas the United States spends only $1.30 per individual for research on brain aneurysms each year for the approximately 6,000,000 individuals in the United States who suffer from brain aneurysms; Whereas the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a nonprofit organization, remains a globally recognized leader for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September is an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2016 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, to detect, and to treat brain aneurysms.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 439 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2016 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Sasse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s bowling team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Bowling Championship.

Whereas, on April 11, 2015, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Bowling Championship in Richmond Heights, Missouri, defeating Stephen F. Austin by a score of 4 to 2; Whereas the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has won 10 national bowling championships; Whereas all of the members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s bowling team, Kelly Belzeski, Julia Bond, April Campbell, Melanie Crawford, Bethany Hedley, Lizabeth Kuhlkin, Gazmine Mason, Alexandra Mosquera, Andrea Ruiz, and Briana Zabierek, contributed to this outstanding victory; Whereas head coach Bill Straub, assistant coach Paul Klempa, and office manager Kim Straub guided this outstanding group of women to a national championship; Whereas Julia Bond was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and Liz Kuhlkin was named to the All-Tournament Team; and Whereas Liz Kuhlkin was named the National Tenpin Coaches Association Women’s Collegiate Bowler of the Year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s bowling team as the winner of the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Bowling Championship; (2) commends the players, coaches, and staff of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s bowling team for their hard work and dedication; (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans who supported the Cornhuskers on their journey to achieve another championship for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the president of the University of Nebraska; (B) the athletic director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and (C) the head coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s bowling team.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 443 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2016 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 2016 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ of the body, but most commonly affects the lungs; Whereas sarcoidosis causes the immune system to overreact, causing damage to tissue in the form of granulomas, which are microscopic clumps of inflammatory cells, and interference with the functioning of an organ when too many granulomas form in that organ; Whereas sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder, which means that symptoms vary depending on which organ is affected, and 1/3 of individuals diagnosed with sarcoidosis will experience damage to multiple organs; Whereas the cause of sarcoidosis is unknown; Whereas sarcoidosis is classified as a rare disease, but there are an estimated 200,000 individuals in the United States who live with sarcoidosis; Whereas sarcoidosis affects all demographics, regardless of age, race, or gender, but is most common among adults between the ages of 20 and 40 and more likely to be severe and chronic in African-Americans; Whereas sarcoidosis was the first diagnosis for an overwhelming majority of rescue workers responding to the site of the attacks on September 11, 2001; Whereas sarcoidosis patients are often left undertreated or misdiagnosed due to the diverse presentation of sarcoidosis, the lack of knowledge of sarcoidosis among some physicians, and the diagnosis of sarcoidosis through exclusions; Whereas the average time it takes to diagnose sarcoidosis is 7 years, and many sarcoidosis patients struggle to find knowledgeable physicians and emotional support resources relating to sarcoidosis; Whereas treatment options for sarcoidosis are limited due in part to the lack of informative research and funding specific to sarcoidosis; Whereas the Sarcoidosis of Long Island and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research— (1) actively advocate for more research to better understand how environmental or occupational exposures may increase the risk of sarcoidosis; and (2) strive to serve individuals afflicted by sarcoidosis by focusing efforts relating to sarcoidosis on public policy, research, funding, patient services, public awareness, education, and finding a cure; and Whereas April 2016 is appropriate to designate as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month , with worldwide events— (1) to increase public awareness of the need to support individuals with sarcoidosis; (2) to raise awareness of the environmental and occupational issues associated with sarcoidosis; and (3) to educate medical professionals who care for individuals with sarcoidosis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month ; and (2) designates April 2016 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month .