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III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 192 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2017 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on June 12, 2017, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 129–120 in an extraordinary game 5 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, to win the 2017 National Basketball Association (referred to in the preamble as the NBA ) Finals; Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their second championship in 3 years, and their fifth championship in franchise history; Whereas the 2017 championship victory marks the first time a Bay Area professional sports team has clinched a championship title at home in 43 years; Whereas in 2017 the Golden State Warriors had the NBA’s best regular-season record with 67 wins, capping an extraordinary 3-year run, during which the Warriors won a record-setting 207 regular season games; Whereas the Golden State Warriors finished the post-season 16–1, which constitutes the best post-season record in the 71-year history of the NBA; Whereas every single member of the 2016–2017 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including Matt Barnes, Ian Clark, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Damian Jones, Shaun Livingston, Kevon Looney, James Michael McAdoo, Patrick McCaw, JaVale McGee, ZaZa Pachulia, Klay Thompson, and David West; Whereas Kevin Durant became just the sixth player to score 30 or more points in each game of a championship round, and was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals; Whereas Steve Kerr, Mike Brown, and the entire team of coaches and staff have been instrumental in developing the Golden State Warriors’ dynamic and record-setting style of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless team spirit; Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Guber have built one of the most exciting and high-performing franchises in NBA history; Whereas the dedicated fan base of Golden State Warriors has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team; and Whereas, both on and off the court, the Golden State Warriors are an immense source of pride for the Bay Area and the entire Golden State Warrior fan base: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2016–2017 season; and (3) celebrates the selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, pride, determination, and hard-work of the Golden State Warriors.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 194 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2017 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. McCaskill , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 1, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day .

Whereas the Federal Government estimates that more than 1 in 10 persons over the age of 60 are victims of elder abuse each year; Whereas abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults in the United States goes unidentified and unreported due to an inability to report or a fear of reporting; Whereas only 1 in 14 cases of financial abuse of older adults is reported; Whereas at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation; Whereas elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation have no boundaries and cross all racial, social, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; Whereas 1/2 of all older adults with dementia will experience abuse; Whereas providing unwanted medical treatment can be a form of elder abuse and exploitation; Whereas public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by the public, professionals, and victims, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention; Whereas private individuals and public agencies must work together on the Federal, State, and local levels to combat increasing occurrences of abuse, neglect, exploitation crime, and violence against vulnerable older adults and vulnerable adults, particularly in light of limited resources for vital protective services; and Whereas 2017 is the 12th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes judges, lawyers, adult protective services professionals, law enforcement officers, long-term care ombudsmen, social workers, health care providers, professional guardians, advocates for victims, and other professionals and agencies for the efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse; and (3) encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies, long-term care ombudsman programs, and the National Center on Elder Abuse, and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 194 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2017 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tillis , and Mrs. McCaskill ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day .

Whereas the Federal Government estimates that more than 1 in 10 persons over the age of 60 are victims of elder abuse each year; Whereas abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults in the United States goes unidentified and unreported due to an inability to report or a fear of reporting; Whereas only 1 in 14 cases of financial abuse of older adults is reported; Whereas at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation; Whereas elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation have no boundaries and cross all racial, social, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; Whereas 1/2 of all older adults with dementia will experience abuse; Whereas providing unwanted medical treatment can be a form of elder abuse and exploitation; Whereas public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by the public, professionals, and victims, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention; Whereas private individuals and public agencies must work together on the Federal, State, and local levels to combat increasing occurrences of abuse, neglect, exploitation crime, and violence against vulnerable older adults and vulnerable adults, particularly in light of limited resources for vital protective services; and Whereas 2017 is the 12th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes judges, lawyers, adult protective services professionals, law enforcement officers, long-term care ombudsmen, social workers, health care providers, professional guardians, advocates for victims, and other professionals and agencies for the efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse; and (3) encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies, long-term care ombudsman programs, and the National Center on Elder Abuse, and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 197 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2017 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION To provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

That (a) it shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) (1) Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). No motion to table the point of order shall be in order. (2) Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (3) This resolution is enacted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in clause 2 of section 5 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 198 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2017 Mr. Tester submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that any sweeping health care legislation must be drafted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States.

Whereas the people of the United States deserve and demand that legislation be created through a transparent, bipartisan process to ensure that they can hold their elected representatives accountable; Whereas the proper functioning of representative democracy requires full transparency in the legislative process; Whereas it has been widely reported that a group of Senators is working privately in a partisan fashion to craft national health care legislation in the Senate; Whereas this group is secretly gathering in closed-door meetings that exclude the public and press; Whereas Senate leadership has refused to commit to holding a single public hearing on this legislation before going directly to the Senate floor for a vote; Whereas the draft health care legislation under consideration by a secretive group is one of the largest public policy reforms taken up by Congress in generations; Whereas this legislation will affect the lives of all people in the United States; Whereas health care constitutes 1/6 of the gross domestic product of the United States; and Whereas Congress is elected by the people to serve the people: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the creation of any sweeping health care legislation must be done in a transparent, bipartisan manner in full view of the people of the United States and not behind closed doors.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 199 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Mr. Heinrich , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 2, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of people in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2017 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all people of the United States to recreate in the great outdoors in June 2017 and year-round.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 199 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Mr. Heinrich , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of people in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2017 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all people of the United States to recreate in the great outdoors in June 2017 and year-round.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 204 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan.

Whereas 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of a military installation operating in Harrison Township, Michigan; Whereas Selfridge Air National Guard Base is named after Army 1st Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge, who saw the potential of powered flight; Whereas Lieutenant Selfridge became the first casualty of flight when he was killed during a demonstration flight with Orville Wright in 1908; Whereas the Army commissioned Selfridge Field on July 1, 1917, and the first flight occurred on July 8, 1917; Whereas, on June 27, 1919, Selfridge Field became the home of the 1st Pursuit Group, the oldest combat group in the Air Force; Whereas, on October 14, 1922, 1st Lieutenant Russell Maughan flew the first aircraft to exceed 200 miles per hour at Selfridge Field; Whereas the 332d Fighter Group of the Tuskegee Airmen moved to Selfridge Field on March 29, 1943, and Colonel Benjamin O. Davis became its first African-American commander on October 8, 1943; Whereas, on July 20, 1948, the first transatlantic flight by a fighter aircraft launched from Selfridge Field headed to Berlin during the Berlin Airlift; Whereas, on July 1, 1971, Selfridge Field was transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard, becoming the first major active Air Force base to come under control of the Air National Guard; Whereas, in 1991, Selfridge Air National Guard Base founded the first STARBASE program, a Department of Defense program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade that provides math and science education; Whereas the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard was established at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on April 1, 1996; Whereas Selfridge Air National Guard Base is the host to at least 40 tenant units representing every branch of the Armed Forces, the Coast Guard, and representing members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, in a reserve component, or in the National Guard; Whereas Selfridge Air National Guard Base is the home to the KC–135 Stratotanker and the A–10 Thunderbolt II; and Whereas, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, Selfridge Air National Guard Base is being considered to host the F–35 Lightning II, the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, on its 100th anniversary; and (2) commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan.

Whereas 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of a military installation operating in Augusta, Michigan; Whereas Fort Custer is named after Major General George Armstrong Custer, a native of Monroe, Michigan, and a prominent Civil War cavalry commander; Whereas the United States Army purchased 130 parcels of Michigan farmland to begin constructing Camp Custer in 1917; Whereas more than 100,000 soldiers from Michigan and Wisconsin trained at Camp Custer before serving in Europe during World War I as part of the American Expeditionary Forces; Whereas Camp Custer became the district headquarters of the Civilian Conservation Corps for Michigan’s Lower Peninsula during the Great Depression; Whereas Congress officially designated Camp Custer as Fort Custer on August 17, 1940, recognizing it as a permanent military training base; Whereas, in preparation for World War II engagement, Fort Custer expanded to 16,000 acres with accommodations for nearly 1,300 officers and more than 27,500 troops; Whereas more than 300,000 troops were trained at Fort Custer throughout World War II, including the 5th Infantry Red Diamond Division that left for combat in Normandy, France, in June 1944; Whereas Fort Custer served as a prisoner of war camp for approximately 5,000 German soldiers during World War II; Whereas approximately 17,000 troops were trained at Fort Custer during the Korean War in the 1950s; Whereas the United States Air Force established the Custer Air Force Station in 1956, which served as part of the North American Air Defense System for a decade beginning in 1959; Whereas Fort Custer offered free education and vocational training to youth between the ages of 16 and 24 as a Jobs Corps Training Center from 1965 to 1967; Whereas the 770-acre Fort Custer National Military Cemetery, established in 1981, honors thousands of the brave men and women who served the United States; and Whereas Fort Custer continues to serve as a state-of-the-art training facility for the Michigan National Guard and other branches of the Armed Forces, including Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan, on its 100th anniversary; (2) commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Fort Custer; and (3) commemorates the tens of thousands of members of the Armed Forces and their families memorialized at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 206 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Paul Bunyan is a larger-than-life folk hero who embodies the frontier spirit, might, the willingness to work hard, and the resolve to overcome all obstacles; Whereas reliable documentation establishes that the earliest story about Paul Bunyan was told north of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; Whereas this evidence suggests that Wisconsin’s claim that it is the birthplace of Paul Bunyan is superior to claims from other States; Whereas Paul Bunyan has been the subject of countless literary compositions, musical pieces, commercial works, and theatrical productions; Whereas local legend states that the ribs in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, denote that the mountain is the burial site of Paul Bunyan; Whereas Rib Mountain is nearly 4 miles long and peaks at 1,924 feet above sea level and 670 feet above the local terrain, making it the highest natural feature in North Central Wisconsin and one of the highest points in the entire State of Wisconsin; Whereas Rib Mountain is home to the Granite Peak Ski Area, one of the first ski areas in North America, where thousands of visitors come annually to ski or snowboard; Whereas Rib Mountain State Park, situated on Rib Mountain, is over 1,500 acres and boasts a well-maintained network of hiking and nature trails with breathtaking views; and Whereas Rib Mountain State Park attracts visitors from the local community as well as from across the State and the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) affirms the importance of Rib Mountain to the culture and economy of Wisconsin; (2) recognizes the legend of Paul Bunyan as the embodiment of the frontier spirit; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as Sarcoma Awareness Week and designating July 15, 2017 as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day .

Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender; Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain complicated and the prospects for long-term survival remain poor; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week ; (2) designates July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 209 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 3, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the preeminent public policy trade association in Silicon Valley.

Whereas the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (referred to in this preamble as the Leadership Group ), founded by David Packard in 1978, advocates on behalf of Silicon Valley employers in the interest of improving the economic health of and quality of life in Silicon Valley; Whereas the Leadership Group represents nearly 400 member companies that constitute 1 in 3 private sector jobs in Silicon Valley; Whereas the Leadership Group was integral in establishing a permanent regional office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Silicon Valley, facilitating creativity, innovation, and efficiency for local companies and creating new economic and employment opportunities; Whereas the Leadership Group was a crucial partner in promoting the restoration of the San Francisco Bay and restoring wildlife habitat by reducing toxins and pollutants, improving water quality, and protecting communities from floods; Whereas the Leadership Group has been vital in the development of transportation improvements, including helping secure funding for the electrification of Caltrain, which will replace diesel trains with high-performance electric trains, nearly doubling ridership, reducing travel times, cutting emissions, and creating 9,600 additional employment opportunities across the United States; and Whereas the Leadership Group has supported and contributed to organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, Christmas in the Park in San Jose, and many other organizations that help improve the quality of life in the Silicon Valley region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the significant contributions of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the members of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group to the economic health of and quality of life in Silicon Valley; and (2) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 209 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the preeminent public policy trade association in Silicon Valley.

Whereas the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (referred to in this preamble as the Leadership Group ), founded by David Packard in 1978, advocates on behalf of Silicon Valley employers in the interest of improving the economic health of and quality of life in Silicon Valley; Whereas the Leadership Group represents nearly 400 member companies that constitute 1 in 3 private sector jobs in Silicon Valley; Whereas the Leadership Group was integral in establishing a permanent regional office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Silicon Valley, facilitating creativity, innovation, and efficiency for local companies and creating new economic and employment opportunities; Whereas the Leadership Group was a crucial partner in promoting the restoration of the San Francisco Bay and restoring wildlife habitat by reducing toxins and pollutants, improving water quality, and protecting communities from floods; Whereas the Leadership Group has been vital in the development of transportation improvements, including helping secure funding for the electrification of Caltrain, which will replace diesel trains with high-performance electric trains, nearly doubling ridership, reducing travel times, cutting emissions, and creating 9,600 additional employment opportunities across the United States; and Whereas the Leadership Group has supported and contributed to organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, Christmas in the Park in San Jose, and many other organizations that help improve the quality of life in the Silicon Valley region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the significant contributions of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the members of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group to the economic health of and quality of life in Silicon Valley; and (2) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 210 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Corker submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To correct the engrossment of S. 722.

That in the engrossment of S. 722, an Act to provide congressional review and to counter Iranian and Russian governments' aggression, the Secretary of the Senate shall— (1) in section 216(c)— (A) strike paragraph (4) and insert the following: (4) Floor consideration in house of representatives If a committee of the House of Representatives to which a joint resolution of approval or joint resolution of disapproval has been referred has not reported the joint resolution within 10 calendar days after the date of referral, that committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution. ; (B) in paragraph (5)(A)— (i) in clause (i), strike section 216 A3 that is described as and insert subsection (a)(3)(A) that relates to ; and (ii) in clause (ii), strike section 216 A3 that is described as and insert subsection (a)(3)(B) that relates to ; and (C) in paragraph (7)(A), strike but applicable and all that follows through disapproval, ; and (2) in section 236, strike subsection (b) and insert the following: (b) Exception relating to importation of goods No provision affecting sanctions or licensing actions under this title or an amendment made by this title shall apply to any portion of a sanction or licensing action that affects the importation of goods. .
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Whereas the horrific act of violence and hatred that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, was the deadliest attack on United States law enforcement officers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas the attack occurred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent demonstration and took place with the intention of targeting police officers; Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders performed their duties and responsibilities admirably during the attack and risked being killed for the safety of the people of Dallas; Whereas President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and other officials joined together for a memorial service following the attack; Whereas the Dallas Police Chief helped a wounded community heal in the aftermath of the attack and called on members of the community to join law enforcement and become part of the solution; Whereas the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (referred to in this preamble as DART ) Police Chief demonstrated strong leadership and compassion in responding to the first fallen officer from DART in the line of duty; Whereas Friday, July 7, 2017, marks 1 year since the attack; Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the victims of this attack and the families, friends, and loved ones of those victims; and Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the brave men and women of local law enforcement for the dedicated service that local law enforcement provides to the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors; (3) expresses the belief of the Senate that an attack on a law enforcement officer is an affront to the rule of law, the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution of the United States; (4) applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered support and assistance during and after the attack; and (5) stands together united against violence and hatred, and in support of the brave and honorable police officers across the United States who work every day to keep the United States safe.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 214 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Booker , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Franken , Ms. Harris , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Lee , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates June 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day ; (2) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States; (3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and (4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 215 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 1, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 215 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 219 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 13, 2017, as Summer Learning Day , a day to reflect on the importance of providing young people with safe, productive, and enriching activities every summer, ensuring the young people return to school in the fall with the skills vital to succeed in the year ahead.

Whereas summer learning loss widens an already existing achievement gap that stays constant during the 9-month school year; Whereas summer learning loss disproportionately impacts the learning of children from lower-income households or with special educational needs; Whereas, during the summer, students lose approximately 2 months of grade level equivalency in math computation skills and low-income students lose an additional 2 months in reading achievement; Whereas effective summer programs can bridge the eighth to ninth grade transition and strategically decrease dropout rates of high risk students; Whereas only 1 in 7 students received the nutrition and meals they needed during the summer of 2016; Whereas summer learning programs contribute to the academic and social growth of students, provide safe and healthy spaces for children during the summer, and give young people the tools necessary for success in school; Whereas summer youth employment programs provide young people with access to meaningful experiences that foster interest in potential careers, encourage financial and personal responsibility, and emphasize community engagement; Whereas many organizations, including public agencies, schools, libraries, museums, recreation centers, camps, and businesses, assist with the personal development of young people through summer activities; Whereas students who do not receive supervision during the summer are far more likely to receive poor grades, exhibit behavioral issues, and drop out of school; Whereas summer learning contributes to increasing high school graduation rates; and Whereas summer learning is a crucial component in ensuring that all students graduate from high school and emerge ready for the next endeavor, which may be to attend college or start a career: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates July 13, 2017, as Summer Learning Day .
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 221 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 19, 2017 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 1, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2017, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas, with approximately 150,000,000 pounds of lobster landed each year in the United States, at an annual value of more than $500,000,000, lobster represents one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having nearly tripled since 2005; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas 2017 marks the 145th anniversary of lobster conservation efforts in the United States, starting with a Maine law banning the harvest of egg-bearing females; Whereas, throughout history, United States Presidents have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas the preservation and long distance transportation of lobster meat was first achieved 175 years ago with the advent of a canning process; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2017, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.