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III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 160 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2017 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services September 6, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the service to United States Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as war dogs .

Whereas March 13, 2017, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army military working dog program, which officially began on March 13, 1942; Whereas each military working dog (referred to in this preamble as a war dog ) and its handler is currently trained at the 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, which is also home to the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument; Whereas war dogs have provided service to each branch of the United States Armed Forces and in each conflict involving the United States since and including the Revolutionary War; Whereas war dogs are credited with saving countless lives, while alerting servicemembers to danger on patrol, detecting improvised explosive devices, identifying weapons caches, performing search and rescue, and providing other specialized mission functions; Whereas in conflicts before and including the Vietnam conflict, some war dogs were left behind in conflict areas, but war dogs are no longer considered merely equipment and are now required to be retired in the United States; Whereas, in recognition of the unique bond between a war dog and its handler team, handlers are given preference in adopting their war dog teammate after the war dog’s retirement; Whereas the service of war dogs has been recognized by senior military leaders, who have stated that the capability of war dogs in combat cannot be replicated by humans or machines and by any measure of performance, war dogs outperform any other asset in the inventory of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas numerous war dogs have given their lives in service to the United States Armed Forces, both in active conflict and in retirement, while providing companionship and comfort to veterans and wounded warriors: Now, therefore, be it

That on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army military working dog program, the Senate— (1) recognizes the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (referred to in this resolution as war dogs ) have provided to the United States Armed Forces; (2) acknowledges that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to honorably retire from their service in the United States; (3) assures the members of the United States Armed Forces that war dogs will continue to be treated with the deference commensurate with their service and rank; and (4) honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the United States Armed Forces.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 160 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2017 Mr. Nelson (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the service to United States Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as war dogs .

Whereas March 13, 2017, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army military working dog program, which officially began on March 13, 1942; Whereas each military working dog (referred to in this preamble as a war dog ) and its handler is currently trained at the 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, which is also home to the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument; Whereas war dogs have provided service to each branch of the United States Armed Forces and in each conflict involving the United States since and including the Revolutionary War; Whereas war dogs are credited with saving countless lives, while alerting servicemembers to danger on patrol, detecting improvised explosive devices, identifying weapons caches, performing search and rescue, and providing other specialized mission functions; Whereas in conflicts before and including the Vietnam conflict, some war dogs were left behind in conflict areas, but war dogs are no longer considered merely equipment and are now required to be retired in the United States; Whereas, in recognition of the unique bond between a war dog and its handler team, handlers are given preference in adopting their war dog teammate after the war dog’s retirement; Whereas the service of war dogs has been recognized by senior military leaders, who have stated that the capability of war dogs in combat cannot be replicated by humans or machines and by any measure of performance, war dogs outperform any other asset in the inventory of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas numerous war dogs have given their lives in service to the United States Armed Forces, both in active conflict and in retirement, while providing companionship and comfort to veterans and wounded warriors: Now, therefore, be it

That on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army military working dog program, the Senate— (1) recognizes the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (referred to in this resolution as war dogs ) have provided to the United States Armed Forces; (2) acknowledges that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to honorably retire from their service in the United States; (3) assures the members of the United States Armed Forces that war dogs will continue to be treated with the deference commensurate with their service and rank; and (4) honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the United States Armed Forces.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 163 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2017 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Brown , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Carper , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Udall , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 7, 2017, through May 13, 2017, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 164 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2017 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Warren , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Blunt , Mr. King , Mr. Coons , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week .

Whereas volunteers in the United States who are 55 years of age and older (referred to in this preamble as senior volunteers ) provide much-needed services to their communities, neighbors, and friends; Whereas Senior Corps, through the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companions programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides meaningful opportunities to 250,000 senior volunteers and recruits thousands of additional community volunteers; Whereas, for more than 5 decades, RSVP volunteers, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions have played an important role in strengthening communities by contributing their experience, knowledge, and accomplishments in order to— (1) help their neighbors recover from natural and manmade disasters; (2) provide nutrition services; (3) mentor and tutor schoolchildren; (4) support veterans and military families; and (5) provide respite care to caregivers; Whereas, in 2016, Senior Corps volunteers provided 75,000,000 hours of direct service through more than 28,000 nonprofit, educational, and faith-based community groups nationwide; Whereas structured volunteering by senior volunteers— (1) keeps those senior volunteers active, healthy, and engaged; (2) helps the United States by saving taxpayer dollars and reducing health care costs; and (3) supports the ability of seniors to live independent and productive lives; Whereas the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs have proven to be cost-effective ways to engage senior volunteers in service that meets pressing community needs; Whereas the United States should expand senior volunteer service opportunities to take advantage of the talents and experiences of the 10,000 baby boomers who will retire each day for the next 20 years; and Whereas, at a time of mounting social need and growing interest in service by older individuals in the United States, the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to harness the talents of senior volunteers to address community challenges: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 165 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2017 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Markey , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Coons , Mr. Enzi , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Ernst , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Booker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Young , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Scott , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States.

Whereas 2017 marks the 54th anniversary of National Small Business Week; Whereas every President for more than 1/2 a century has proclaimed a week celebrating the significance of small businesses across the United States; Whereas, as of May 2017, there are over 28,000,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States— (1) employ nearly 1/2 of the workforce of the United States; (2) comprise 99.7 percent of all employers in the United States; (3) employ veterans, and since 2007, 9.3 percent of all business owners have been veterans; (4) produce 1/3 of all exports of the United States; and (5) account for nearly 1/2 of private sector output; Whereas, on July 30, 1953, Congress established the Small Business Administration to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the small business community; Whereas 2 of every 3 new jobs are created by small businesses; and Whereas the President designated the week of April 30 through May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of April 30 through May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week ; (2) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States; (3) recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained, entrepreneurial success; (4) celebrates the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy; and (5) supports increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to local communities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 167 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2017 Mr. Heller (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.

Whereas each sovereign nation, under international law and custom, may designate its own capital; Whereas, since 1950, the city of Jerusalem has been the capital of the State of Israel; Whereas the city of Jerusalem is the seat of Israel’s President, Parliament, Supreme Court, and the site of numerous government ministries and social and cultural institutions; Whereas the city of Jerusalem is the spiritual center of Judaism and is also considered a holy city by members of other religious faiths; Whereas Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected as they have been by Israel since 1967; Whereas, this year, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem and reaffirm the congressional sentiment that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city; Whereas every citizen of Israel should have the right to reside anywhere in the undivided city of Jerusalem; Whereas the President and the Secretary of State should publicly affirm as a matter of United States policy that Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital of the State of Israel; Whereas the President should immediately implement the provisions of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 ( Public Law 104–45 ) and begin the process of relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; Whereas United States officials should refrain from any actions that contradict United States law on this subject; and Whereas any official document of the United States Government which lists countries and their capital cities should identify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) it should be the policy of the United States to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel both de jure and de facto; and (2) the United States Embassy should be relocated to Jerusalem.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 169 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2017 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Congratulating Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Whereas, in 2017, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (referred to in this preamble as Fermilab ) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the date on which the first employees of Fermilab started work in Illinois, June 15, 1967; Whereas Fermilab drives scientific discovery by building and operating world-leading particle accelerator and detector facilities, performing pioneering research with national and global partners, and developing new technologies for science that support the industrial competitiveness of the United States; Whereas Fermilab provides research facilities for 4,500 scientists from 50 countries; Whereas research at Fermilab led to the discovery of the 3 building blocks of the universe, the bottom quark in 1977, the top quark in 1995, and the tau neutrino in 2000; Whereas superconducting magnets developed at Fermilab led to the advancement of magnetic resonance imaging medical diagnostics; Whereas Fermilab contributed critical components, computing capabilities, and scientific expertise to the 2012 discovery of the Higgs boson in Geneva, Switzerland; Whereas Fermilab continues to lead scientific discoveries, including planning construction for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility to power the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment; and Whereas Fermilab demonstrates its strong commitment to developing a diverse workforce for the future in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through educational programs that bring more than 15,000 K–12 students to visit Fermilab each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on the semicentennial of the Laboratory; and (2) wishes the Laboratory success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 171 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2017 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Schatz , and Mr. Heller ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week , approved November 29, 1983 ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 7 through May 13, 2017; Whereas more than 400 celebrations throughout the United States are scheduled in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas 1 out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the travel and tourism industry supports 15,300,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States— (1) is the single largest export industry in the United States; and (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $87,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,300,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 175 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2017 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Cochran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Whereas, on May 22, 1917, the forerunner to the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (referred to in this preamble as the NOAA Corps ) was created as the commissioned corps of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in order to provide officers to command coastal survey ships and field survey parties locally and abroad; Whereas the heritage of the NOAA Corps is closely tied to the oldest scientific and technical agency of the United States, the Survey of the Coast, which was established by President Thomas Jefferson and Congress in 1807; Whereas, on October 3, 1970, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was established and the officers of that agency became members of the NOAA Corps; Whereas, for the past 100 years, the central mission of the NOAA Corps and its predecessor has been to collect data at sea or in the air to enable decisions that have a great impact on the United States; Whereas, since 1960, officers of the NOAA Corps and their predecessors have flown into 292 tropical cyclones, risking their lives to advance the science needed to save lives and livelihoods along the coastal communities of the United States; Whereas, whatever the mission, the United States turns to the NOAA Corps for environmental leadership; Whereas the motto of Honor, Respect, Commitment is the creed by which NOAA Corps officers live and serve; and Whereas, regardless of the cause, location, or magnitude of a future hurricane, the United States can rely on the NOAA Corps to fly into the storm to carry out the missions entrusted to the NOAA Corps: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses the appreciation of the people of the United States to the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (referred to in this resolving clause as the NOAA Corps ), and the officers who have served in the NOAA Corps, for 100 years of dedicated service; (2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that officers of the NOAA Corps have displayed throughout the history of the NOAA Corps; and (3) respectfully requests that the President issue a proclamation that— (A) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the NOAA Corps and the dedicated service of the officers who have served in the NOAA Corps; and (B) calls upon the people of the United States to observe that anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 176 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2017 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Heller , Mr. Graham , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. McCaskill , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

Whereas June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War and the reunification of the city of Jerusalem; Whereas there has been a continuous Jewish presence in Jerusalem for 3 millennia; Whereas Jerusalem is a holy city and the home for people of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths; Whereas, for 3,000 years, Jerusalem has been Judaism's holiest city and the focal point of Jewish religious devotion; Whereas, from 1948 to 1967, Jerusalem was a divided city, and Israeli citizens of all faiths as well as Jews of all nationalities were denied access to holy sites in eastern Jerusalem, including the Old City, in which the Western Wall is located; Whereas, in 1967, Jerusalem was reunited by Israel during the conflict known as the Six Day War; Whereas, since 1967, Jerusalem has been a united city, and persons of all religious faiths have access to holy sites within the city; Whereas this year marks the 50th year that Jerusalem has been administered as a united city in which the rights of all faiths have been respected and protected; Whereas the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 ( Public Law 104–45 ), which became law on November 8, 1995, states that Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of Israel in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected; and Whereas it is the longstanding policy of the United States Government that a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through direct, bilateral negotiations without preconditions for a sustainable two-state solution: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem and extends its friendship and hopes for peace to the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel; (2) reaffirms its support for Israel’s commitment to religious freedom and administration of holy sites in Jerusalem; (3) continues to support strengthening the mutually beneficial American-Israeli relationship; (4) commends Egypt and Jordan, former combatant states of the Six Day War, who in subsequent years embraced a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and have continued to uphold their respective peace agreements; (5) reaffirms that it is the longstanding, bipartisan policy of the United States Government that the permanent status of Jerusalem remains a matter to be decided between the parties through final status negotiations towards a two-state solution; and (6) reaffirms the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 ( Public Law 104–45 ) as United States law, and calls upon the President and all United States officials to abide by its provisions.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 177 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2017 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Whereas Webster University is the first team in the history of the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship to win 5 consecutive national titles; Whereas the 2017 victory is the seventh consecutive national championship for Grandmaster and coach Susan Polgar and the program at the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence; Whereas Webster University is a leader in promoting chess as a vehicle for enriching the education of children and young adults; and Whereas Webster University has become a hub for developing chess excellence in students from across the United States and around the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates Webster University for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship; and (2) encourages Webster University to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 178 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 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 United States v. Kevin Lee Olson .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Kevin Lee Olson , Cr. No. 17–26, pending in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony and documents from Kobye Noel, an employee in the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp; 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 Kobye Noel, an employee in the Office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, 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 United States v. Kevin Lee Olson , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former employees of Senator Heitkamp's office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 179 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2017 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Franken , Mr. Coons , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Markey , Mr. Carper , and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year, more than— (1) 32,000 people in the United States are killed and 80,000 are injured by gunfire; (2) 11,000 people in the United States are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 21,000 people in the United States commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 people in the United States are killed in accidental shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more people have died from guns in the United States than on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2016 in the United States there were— (1) 384 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 48 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas, every 70 minutes, 1 individual in the United States under 25 years of age dies because of gun violence and more than 6,300 such individuals die annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age while standing in a Chicago park; and Whereas, on June 2, 2017, on what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 20th birthday, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to Hadiya and other victims of gun violence and their loved ones: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on June 2; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 181 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2017 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas the public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 182 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2017 Mr. Reed (for himself, Mr. Isakson , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 2017 as Melanoma Awareness Month .

Whereas, as of May 2017, there are nearly 1,000,000 people living with melanoma in the United States; Whereas over 160,000 people of the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2017; Whereas melanoma is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer in young adults; Whereas approximately 90 percent of cases of melanoma can be traced to exposure to ultraviolet rays; Whereas Congress enacted the Sunscreen Innovation Act ( Public Law 113–195 ) to help bring new, safe sunscreens to the market; Whereas increasing intermittent sun exposure in childhood and throughout the lifetime of a person is associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma; Whereas 1 blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double the chance that a person develops melanoma later in life, while 5 or more blistering sunburns in late adolescence increases the risk of— (1) melanoma by 80 percent; and (2) nonmelanoma by 68 percent; and Whereas research shows that wearing sunscreen and taking other preventive measures can prevent sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 2017 as Melanoma Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Melanoma Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research for the prevention, detection, and treatment of, and a cure for, melanoma; and (4) supports efforts to promote awareness of, and education on, sunsafe behaviors, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2017 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Paul , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Franken , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Strange , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of James Paul David Jim Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Fort Thomas, Kentucky in the Fort Thomas City Council for 2 years; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky in the Kentucky State Senate for 4 years; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky's 4th District with distinction for 12 years in the United States House of Representatives, and as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security; Whereas Jim Bunning served the people of Kentucky with distinction for 12 years in the United States Senate; Whereas Jim Bunning pitched a no-hitter for the Detroit Tigers against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 20, 1958; Whereas Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets on June 21, 1964, the first in the National League in 84 years and the first in the major leagues since the 1956 World Series; and Whereas Jim Bunning was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jim Bunning, former member of the United States Senate.

That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family members of the deceased.

That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Jim Bunning.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 186 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2017 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum was founded in 1994 by former aviation cadet and Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe; Whereas, from 1917 until 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source for nearly 500,000 joint service pilots, navigators, and bombardiers; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of aviators and supporting ground crews from the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces were critical factors in defeating the enemies of the United States during World War I and World War II; Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is the only museum in the United States that exists exclusively to preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation cadets in the 20th century; and Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum is dedicated to— (1) celebrating the spirit of the United States; and (2) recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men who trained for and fought in, as well as those individuals on the home front who mobilized and supported, the national aviation effort: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 187 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2017 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating and honoring Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Whereas, in 2017, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (referred to in this preamble as Fermilab ) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the date on which the first employees of Fermilab started work in Illinois, June 15, 1967; Whereas Fermilab drives scientific discovery by building and operating world-leading particle accelerator and detector facilities, performing pioneering research with national and global partners, and developing new technologies for science that support the industrial competitiveness of the United States; Whereas Fermilab provides research facilities for 4,500 scientists from 50 countries; Whereas research at Fermilab led to the discovery of the 3 building blocks of the universe, the bottom quark in 1977, the top quark in 1995, and the tau neutrino in 2000; Whereas superconducting magnets developed at Fermilab led to the advancement of magnetic resonance imaging medical diagnostics; Whereas Fermilab contributed critical components, computing capabilities, and scientific expertise to the 2012 discovery of the Higgs boson in Geneva, Switzerland; Whereas Fermilab continues to lead scientific discoveries, including planning construction for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility to power the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment; and Whereas Fermilab demonstrates its strong commitment to developing a diverse workforce for the future in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through educational programs that bring more than 15,000 K-12 students to visit Fermilab each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on the semicentennial of the Laboratory; and (2) wishes the Laboratory success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 188 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2017 Mr. Corker (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries.

Whereas since May 22, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for multiple terrorist attacks against civilians that have left more than 180 dead and many more wounded; Whereas ISIS frequently claims attacks perpetrated by individual actors or other groups for propaganda purposes; Whereas the people of the United Kingdom are grieving following two terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in London on June 4 and Manchester on May 22 that targeted and killed innocent men, women, and children; Whereas government forces in the Philippines are currently fighting ISIS militants in Mindanao, including ISIS-affiliated fighters from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Chechnya, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, who launched an assault in Marawi City on May 23 in an apparent effort to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia; Whereas ISIS has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing three policemen; Whereas ISIS targeted Coptic Christians in Egypt during an attack on a bus on May 26, killing 26 people; Whereas 22 people were killed when ISIS detonated a car bomb at a Baghdad ice cream parlor, killing Iraqi families gathering with their children to break the Ramadan fast, and then detonated a second bomb killing elderly Iraqis collecting their pensions; Whereas a terrorist attack claimed by ISIS killed one person in Melbourne, Australia and wounded three police officers; Whereas on June 7, in an attack claimed by ISIS, at least 12 people were killed when gunmen and suicide bombers targeted Iran's parliament and a shrine in two coordinated attacks across Tehran; Whereas these reprehensible attacks have no place in a peaceful world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns ISIS’ horrific terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of these attacks and their families; (3) expresses solidarity with the people of United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran; and (4) recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the Global Coalition working to defeat ISIS.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 189 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week .

Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 5 through June 11, 2017; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $570,000,000; Whereas despite the legitimate uses of hemp, many agricultural producers of the United States are prohibited under current law from growing hemp; Whereas because most hemp cannot be grown legally in the United States, raw hemp material and hemp products are imported for sale in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world, but the United States is the only major industrialized country that restricts hemp farming; and Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week ; (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.