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III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 335 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of November 19 through November 25, 2017, during which the holiday of Thanksgiving is observed, as National Family Week .

Whereas the family is the basic strength of any free and orderly society; Whereas it is appropriate to honor the family unit as essential to the continued well-being of the United States; and Whereas it is fitting that official recognition be given to the importance of family loyalties and ties: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of November 19 through November 25, 2017, during which the holiday of Thanksgiving is observed, as National Family Week ; (2) encourages States and local governments to designate the week of November 19 through November 25, 2017, as National Family Week ; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Family Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 337 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 26, 2017, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on roads and highways should drive in a safe manner so as to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms— (i) to alert employee drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (ii) to publicize the importance of driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving on the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely during the holiday season and throughout the rest of the year; and (F) the people of the United States— (i) to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt; and (ii) to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 26, 2017, as ‘‘Drive Safer Sunday’’.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Hatch , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Collins , Mr. Leahy , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2017 as National Runaway Prevention Month .

Whereas the prevalence of runaway youth and homelessness among youth is staggering, with studies suggesting that every year, between 1,600,000 and 2,800,000 youth live on the streets of the United States; Whereas runaway youth most often are youth who have been expelled from their homes by their families, have experienced abuse and trauma, are involved in the foster care system, are too poor to secure their own basic needs, and may be ineligible or unable to access medical or mental health resources; Whereas youth who run away are at an increased risk for exploitation and exposure to criminal networks, such as domestic sex trafficking; Whereas youth who run away are more likely to be recruited or coerced into participating in criminal acts, such as gangs and illegal substance abuse, that lead to a higher likelihood of involvement in the criminal justice system; Whereas preventing youth from running away from home or from foster care and supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, community, and national responsibility; Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on the value placed on youth and the opportunities provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help youth successfully develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and assisting youth and their families in providing safe and stable homes succeed because of partnerships created among families, youth-based advocacy organizations, community-based human service agencies, law enforcement, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; and Whereas the National Network for Youth and National Runaway Safeline are cosponsoring National Runaway Prevention Month in November to increase public awareness of the issues facing runaway and homeless youth and to educate the public about solutions and the role the public can play in ending youth homelessness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 2017 as National Runaway Prevention Month ; and (2) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 343 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2017 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard .

Whereas, in the case of Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard , Cr. No. 17–711443, pending in the Justice Court of Pima County, Arizona, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Julie Katsel, an employee in the Tucson, Arizona office of Senator Jeff Flake; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Julie Katsel, an employee in the Office of Senator Jeff Flake, and any other current or former employee of the Senator’s office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 344 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2017 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Markey , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Robert Lawrence Jr.

Whereas Robert Lawrence was born on October 2, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Englewood High School at the age of 16; Whereas Robert Lawrence began his Air Force career in the Reserve Officer Training Corps when he was a teenager attending Bradley University; Whereas Robert Lawrence received an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Bradley University in 1956; Whereas Robert Lawrence was commissioned a second lieutenant into the U.S. Air Force upon graduation at age 20; Whereas Robert Lawrence completed flight training at Malden Air Force Base in 1956 and was designated a U.S. Air Force pilot; Whereas Robert Lawrence was assigned as an instructor pilot for the German air force, flying T-33 trainers at Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base near Munich; Whereas Robert Lawrence accrued over 2,500 hours of flight time with 2,000 of those hours in jets; Whereas Robert Lawrence earned his Ph.D. in 1965, after delivering his doctoral dissertation entitled “The Mechanism of the Tritium Beta-Ray Induced Exchange Reactions of Deuterium with Methane and Ethane in the Gas Phase”; Whereas Robert Lawrence was selected as an astronaut in the Department of Defense’s Manned Orbital Laboratory in 1967; Whereas Robert Lawrence was instrumental in compiling flight maneuver data that was used in the development of the Space Shuttle for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and Whereas on December 8, 1967, Robert Lawrence died in a crash of an F-104 Starfighter at Edwards Air Force Base, leaving behind an inspiring career in the STEM field and spaceflight awareness to encourage a generation of young scientists and astronauts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Dr. Robert Lawrence Jr., an Air Force Major, test pilot, and the first African-American astronaut selected for spaceflight.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 345 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2017 Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 20, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day .

Whereas Ernest Ernie Pyle was born on August 3, 1900, in Dana, Indiana; Whereas Pyle studied journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before becoming a reporter for The Daily Herald in La Porte, Indiana; Whereas Pyle eventually became a roving correspondent for Scripps-Howard newspapers, writing a column carried in approximately 200 newspapers; Whereas Pyle served as a war correspondent in Britain in 1940 and covered the Battle of Britain; Whereas, following the entry of the United States into World War II in December 1941, Pyle covered every major American campaign in the European theater, including in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France; Whereas war reporting by Pyle during World War II consistently celebrated the sacrifices, courage, and determination of the common soldier (commonly known as a grunt ) of the United States; Whereas Pyle lived and worked among the soldiers of the United States and shared in the toils, endeavors, and challenges of those soldiers, including facing enemy fire; Whereas Pyle received the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for distinguished war correspondence during the year 1943 ; and Whereas Pyle, while traveling with soldiers of the United States that were fighting on the Japanese island of Ie Shima during the Okinawa campaign, was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on April 18, 1945: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day ; (2) recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States; and (3) celebrates the legacy of Ernie Pyle as one of the most respected and beloved war correspondents in the history of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 345 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2017 Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day .

Whereas Ernest Ernie Pyle was born on August 3, 1900, in Dana, Indiana; Whereas Pyle studied journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before becoming a reporter for The Daily Herald in La Porte, Indiana; Whereas Pyle eventually became a roving correspondent for Scripps-Howard newspapers, writing a column carried in approximately 200 newspapers; Whereas Pyle served as a war correspondent in Britain in 1940 and covered the Battle of Britain; Whereas, following the entry of the United States into World War II in December 1941, Pyle covered every major American campaign in the European theater, including in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France; Whereas war reporting by Pyle during World War II consistently celebrated the sacrifices, courage, and determination of the common soldier (commonly known as a grunt ) of the United States; Whereas Pyle lived and worked among the soldiers of the United States and shared in the toils, endeavors, and challenges of those soldiers, including facing enemy fire; Whereas Pyle received the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for distinguished war correspondence during the year 1943 ; and Whereas Pyle, while traveling with soldiers of the United States that were fighting on the Japanese island of Ie Shima during the Okinawa campaign, was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on April 18, 1945: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day ; (2) recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States; and (3) celebrates the legacy of Ernie Pyle as one of the most respected and beloved war correspondents in the history of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 350 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Brown , Mr. Young , Mr. Franken , Mr. McCain , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Casey , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 69 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas awareness of human rights— (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day ; (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Human Rights Day and continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 351 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Cochran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.

Whereas December 10, 2017, marks a historic bicentennial, denoting 200 years since the State of Mississippi was admitted to the Union; Whereas this momentous occasion marks a time for Mississippians and all people of the United States to remember the past and celebrate the future, including the significant contributions of the State of Mississippi to the culture, governance, and intellect of the United States; Whereas on March 1, 1817, President James Madison signed into law An Act to enable the people of the western part of the Mississippi territory to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of such state into the union, on an equal footing with the original states (3 Stat. 348, chapter 23), setting the boundaries for the State of Mississippi; Whereas on December 10, 1817, the United States approved the Mississippi Constitution and admitted the State of Mississippi as the 20th State of the Union; Whereas the history of Mississippi is most deeply rooted in the people and land of Mississippi, which has produced a unique and rich culture distinct from any other State; Whereas in the 200 years since the birth of Mississippi as a sovereign State, the citizens of Mississippi have made many significant achievements in agriculture, art, cuisine, industry, literature, music, science, and many other important areas; Whereas Mississippians have shown their patriotism to the United States through their dedicated service to the protection of the United States through every major conflict; Whereas the land of Mississippi has produced crops, timber, and protein for the United States and the world while surviving the devastation of hurricanes and other natural disasters over the course of the history of Mississippi; and Whereas the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of the past 200 years of history of Mississippi as a State and has planned numerous major events in coordination with communities, which will culminate on December 9, 2017, with the grand opening of— (1) the Museum of Mississippi History; and (2) the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the momentous occasion of the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017; (2) encourages all Mississippians to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Governor of Mississippi; (B) the National Archives; and (C) the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 352 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week .

Whereas nurse-managed health clinics are nonprofit, community-based health care sites that offer primary care and wellness services based on the nursing model; Whereas the nursing model emphasizes the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, the prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness; Whereas an advanced practice nurse leads each nurse-managed health clinic, and an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified health care professionals staffs each nurse-managed health clinic; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offer a broad scope of services, including treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, routine physical exams, immunizations for adults and children, disease screenings, health education, prenatal care, dental care, and drug and alcohol treatment; Whereas, as of September 2017, approximately 500 nurse-managed health clinics provided care across the United States and recorded more than 2,500,000 patient encounters annually; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics strengthen the health care safety net by expanding access to primary care and chronic disease management services for vulnerable and medically underserved populations in diverse rural, urban, and suburban communities; Whereas research has shown that nurse-managed health clinics experience high patient retention and patient satisfaction rates, and nurse-managed health clinic patients, compared to patients of other similar safety net providers, experience higher rates of generic medication fills and lower hospitalization rates; Whereas the 2013 Health Affairs article “Nurse-Managed Health Centers and Patient-Homes Could Mitigate Expected Primary Care Physician Shortage” highlights the ability of nurse-managed health clinics to bring high quality care to individuals who may not otherwise receive needed services; and Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offering both primary care and wellness services provide quality care in a cost-effective manner: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week ; (2) supports the ideals and goals of National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week; and (3) encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that nurse-managed health clinics may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 355 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 Mr. Lankford submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

1. Consideration of nominations (a) In general (1) Post-cloture consideration If cloture is invoked in accordance with rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate on a nomination described in paragraph (2), there shall be no more than 8 hours of post-cloture consideration equally divided in the usual form. (2) Nominations covered A nomination described in this paragraph is any nomination except for the nomination of an individual— (A) to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) to serve as a judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior. (b) Special rule for district court nominees If cloture is invoked in accordance with rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate on a nomination of an individual to serve as a judge of a district court of the United States, there shall be no more than 2 hours of post-cloture consideration equally divided in the usual form.
III Calendar No. 400 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 355 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2017 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hatch , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration May 8, 2018 Reported by Mr. Blunt , with amendments Omit the part struck through RESOLUTION Improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

1. Consideration of nominations (a) In general (1) Post-cloture consideration If cloture is invoked in accordance with rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate on a nomination described in paragraph (2), there shall be no more than 8 hours of post-cloture consideration equally divided in the usual form. (2) Nominations covered A nomination described in this paragraph is any nomination except for the nomination of an individual— (A) to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) to serve as a judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior. (b) Special rule for district court nominees If cloture is invoked in accordance with rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate on a nomination of an individual to serve as a judge of a district court of the United States, there shall be no more than 2 hours of post-cloture consideration equally divided in the usual form.

May 8, 2018 Reported with amendments
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 356 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2017 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that Members of Congress should substitute teach at least 1 day per year in a public school to gain firsthand knowledge on how to address the prevailing challenges facing educators and how to remove obstacles to learning for students.

Whereas teachers play a critical role in shaping the minds and lives of children; Whereas there were 3,100,000 full-time public school teachers in 2016; Whereas approximately 200,000 teachers leave the profession each year; Whereas in the 114th Congress, there were more than 3 times as many Members of Congress that had backgrounds in public service or politics than Members of Congress that had backgrounds in education; and Whereas Members of Congress should be on the ground in public schools to understand the challenges that educators and students face, including— (1) a growing shortage of teachers; (2) issues of teacher pay; (3) a lack of resources, in both urban and rural areas; (4) teacher preparedness; (5) chronic absenteeism among students; (6) poverty; and (7) parental involvement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the contributions of teachers to the United States; (2) thanks teachers for their service; and (3) recommends that each Member of Congress spend at least 1 day per year serving as a substitute teacher in a public school.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 362 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20, 2017 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Jacksonville and the crew of the USS Jacksonville, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Whereas the USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) is named after Jacksonville, the largest and most populous city in Florida, and is the first ship to bear that name; Whereas the slogan of the city of Jacksonville, Florida, is The Bold New City of the South and inspired the nickname of the USS Jacksonville, which is The Bold One ; Whereas, on August 10, 2017, the USS Jacksonville returned to the home port of the USS Jacksonville at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in the Western Pacific after 209 days out to sea, thus completing the 15th and final deployment of the USS Jacksonville; Whereas, on the last deployment of the USS Jacksonville, the USS Jacksonville steamed more than 48,000 nautical miles while conducting— (1) maritime security operations in the areas of operation of the Fifth Fleet and Seventh Fleet of the United States; and (2) joint exercises with the Maritime Self-Defense Force of Japan and the navy of the Republic of India; Whereas, since the commissioning of the USS Jacksonville on May 16, 1981, the USS Jacksonville has completed 2 around-the-world cruises, visited ports on nearly every continent, and completed countless critical missions; and Whereas, on September 11, 2001, while the USS Jacksonville was attached to the Enterprise Battle Group, the USS Jacksonville— (1) was in the Mediterranean Sea; and (2) stayed on-station to provide critical intelligence support as the United States prepared to retaliate in response to the terrorist attacks carried out on that day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Jacksonville and the crew of the USS Jacksonville, who served the United States with valor and bravery.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 364 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2017 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women's Soccer Championship at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri.

Whereas, on December 2, 2017, the University of Central Missouri won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women's Soccer Championship at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri, which was the first national championship in the history of the University of Central Missouri women's soccer program; Whereas the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team completed an undefeated season with a record of 26 wins and no losses or ties, setting a new Division II record for wins in a season; Whereas the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team tied a Division II single-season record with 21 shutouts; Whereas the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team finished the season as the top-ranked team in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Division II postseason poll; Whereas 5 of the University of Central Missouri Jennies, Ana Dilkes, Jada Scott, Kayla Hamner, Baylie Edwards, and Abby Rhodes, were named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-America Soccer Teams; and Whereas the University of Central Missouri is a leader in promoting soccer and the values of teamwork, commitment, and excellence: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team for winning a national title for the first time in the history of the University of Central Missouri women's soccer program while maintaining an undefeated season; and (2) encourages the University of Central Missouri to continue promoting the values of teamwork, commitment, and excellence through the soccer and other athletic programs of the University of Central Missouri.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 365 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2017 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Sasse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

Whereas, on December 16, 2017, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers won the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Volleyball Championship in Kansas City, Missouri in an overwhelming victory over the University of Florida by a score of 25 to 22, 25 to 17, 18 to 25, and 25 to 16; Whereas the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has won 5 NCAA volleyball championships; Whereas the Cornhuskers ended their championship season with a 19-match winning streak and finished the year with a record of 32 wins and 4 losses; Whereas each member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team, including Annika Albrecht, Hunter Atherton, Hayley Densberger, Mikaela Foecke, Allie Havers, Briana Holman, Kelly Hunter, Kenzie Maloney, Chesney McClellan, Sami Slaughter, Lauren Stivrins, Jazz Sweet, Anezka Szabo, and Sydney Townsend, contributed to that outstanding victory; Whereas head coach John Cook, assistant coach Tyler Hildebrand, assistant coach Kayla Banwarth, volunteer assistant coach Ryan Coomes, director of operations Lindsay Peterson, video coordinator Kelly O'Connor, and graduate managers Joe Klein, John Henry, and Bre Mackie, guided that outstanding group of women to a national championship; Whereas Mikaela Foecke and Kelly Hunter were named the co-Most Outstanding Players of the 2017 NCAA Championship; Whereas Kelly Hunter was named the Big Ten Setter of the Year, becoming the first Nebraska player ever to earn that award; Whereas Annika Albrecht, Mikaela Foecke, and Kelly Hunter were recognized as All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and Briana Holman received an honorable mention; and Whereas an NCAA Tournament record-breaking crowd of 18,516 volleyball fans attended the championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Nebraska fans supporting the Cornhuskers as the team won the national championship: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship; (2) commends the University of Nebraska players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the Cornhuskers on their journey to win another Division I Championship; 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 volleyball team.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 367 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 4, 2018 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.

Whereas, on December 28, 2017, citizens began protesting the Government of Iran across the country in the cities and towns of Dorud, Khomaini Shahr, Najafabad, Qahdarijan, Tehran, and Tuyserkan; Whereas so far 20 people have been killed and 450 have been arrested since demonstrations first began; Whereas the United States is committed to promoting universal human rights, specifically freedom of speech and freedom of assembly; Whereas the Government of Iran has provided monetary support to terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas; and Whereas the citizens of Iran deserve the support of the international community in their pursuit of a democratic government that respects human rights and freedoms: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of Iran— (A) for its funding of terrorist organizations and activities; (B) the continued oppression of its citizens; and (C) the suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and Twitter; and (2) reaffirms— (A) the commitment of the United States to preserving and promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights; and (B) the support of the United States for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected, democratic system.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 369 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2018 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry : Mr. Roberts, Mr. Cochran, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Thune, Mr. Daines, Mr. Perdue, Mrs. Fischer. Committee on Armed Services : Mr. McCain, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Graham, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Scott. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs : Mr. Crapo, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Corker, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Heller, Mr. Scott, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Moran. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources : Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Flake, Mr. Daines, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Portman, Mrs. Capito. Committee on the Budget : Mr. Enzi, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Graham, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Corker, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cotton.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 372 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 11, 2018 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU ) Bison won the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Football Championship Subdivision (referred to in this preamble as the FCS ) title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 6, 2018, in a victory over the James Madison University Dukes by a score of 17 to 13; Whereas NDSU has now won 14 NCAA championships; Whereas NDSU has now won its sixth NCAA Division I FCS championship in 7 years, an extraordinary achievement; Whereas NDSU has now tied the record for most NCAA Division I FCS championships with 6 in only 10 years of eligibility; Whereas the NDSU Bison have displayed tremendous resilience and skill over the past 7 seasons, with 97 wins to only 8 losses, including a streak of 33 consecutive wins; Whereas estimates state that more than 13,000 Bison fans attended the championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success of the team; and Whereas the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS championship was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team as the 2017 champions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision; (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, coaches, and staff for— (A) their hard work and dedication on a historic season; and (B) fostering a continuing tradition of athletic and academic excellence; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the Bison while the Bison sought to capture a sixth Division I Football Championship Subdivision championship for North Dakota State University.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 373 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 11, 2018 Ms. Harris submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day .

Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed in all facets of life in the United States, including politics, industry, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, the arts, and education; Whereas 102 courageous Korean immigrants arrived in the United States on January 13, 1903, initiating the first chapter of Korean immigration to the United States, the land of opportunity; Whereas these pioneer Korean immigrants faced tremendous social and economic obstacles as well as language barriers in the United States; Whereas in pursuit of the American dream, Korean immigrants initially served as farmworkers, wage laborers, and section hands throughout the United States; Whereas, through resilience, tenacious effort, and immense sacrifice, first generation Korean immigrants established a new home in a new land that became the home for future generations of Korean Americans; Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history of Korean immigration; Whereas the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 487 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas the Senate passed Senate Resolution 283 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas, just as other immigrants before them, Korean Americans— (1) came to the United States seeking opportunity and a better life; and (2) have thrived in the United States due to strong work ethic, family bonds, and community spirit; Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the United States and the global marketplace; Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, nonprofit organizations and other nongovernmental organizations, government, technology, medicine, athletics, arts and entertainment, journalism, religious communities, academic communities, and countless other facets of society in the United States; Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contributions to the military strength of the United States and served with distinction in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, and the conflict in Korea; Whereas South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea; and Whereas the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration and Korean Americans have designated January 13 of each year as ‘‘Korean American Day’’ to commemorate the first step of the long and prosperous journey of Korean Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day ; (2) urges the people of the United States to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of the invaluable contributions that Korean Americans have made to the United States; and (3) honors and recognizes the 115th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 374 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 18, 2018 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2018, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, which, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence Charles Darwin compiled to support the theory, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of the theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Charles Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the education systems of the United States; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all the people of the Earth; and Whereas February 12, 2018, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day ; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 18, 2018 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team won the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the University of Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 26 to 23 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 10, 2018; Whereas this victory marks the fifth College Football National Championship in the last 9 years for the University of Alabama and the 17th National Championship overall; Whereas the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship was the 69th postseason football bowl appearance and the 39th football bowl victory for the University of Alabama; Whereas the 2017–2018 Crimson Tide football team consistently showed perseverance in the midst of adversity, including overcoming a 13-point deficit in the second half of the National Championship game; Whereas the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game was the first National Championship game to extend into overtime; Whereas head coach Nick Saban has now won 6 College Football National Championships, equaling the modern-era record of former University of Alabama football head coach Paul Bear Bryant; Whereas this victory extends the record of Coach Saban to 127 wins and 20 losses in a decade of dominance; Whereas The Process , as outlined by Coach Saban, has produced not only quality student-athletes, but well-rounded young men; Whereas members of the 2017–2018 Crimson Tide football team have been honored by various awards throughout the season and during the postseason; Whereas Chancellor Ray Hayes, President Stuart Bell, and Athletic Director Greg Byrne have emphasized the importance of academic success to the Crimson Tide football team and to all student-athletes at the University of Alabama; and Whereas the 2017–2018 Crimson Tide football team has brought great pride and honor to the University of Alabama, the loyal fans of the Crimson Tide, and the entire State of Alabama: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the championship season; and (3) 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 Alabama, Dr. Stuart Bell; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Alabama, Greg Byrne; and (C) the Head Coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Nick Saban.