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III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 768 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2020 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Fischer , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 97 percent of all rail related fatalities during 2019; Whereas since 2005— (1) the number of public crossings has decreased by 8 percent; and (2) the number of gates at public crossings has increased by 36 percent; Whereas in 2019, 49 percent of all grade crossing collisions and 65 percent of all fatal grade crossing collisions occurred at gated crossings; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics indicate that 2,228 highway-grade crossing collisions occurred in the United States in 2019, resulting in 299 deaths and the injury of another 822 individuals; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and trespassing prevention; Whereas during Rail Safety Week, from September 20 through 26, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to take added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas the United States, Canada, and Mexico will concurrently observe Rail Safety Week; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian and railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week; (2) expresses strong support for— (A) the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week; and (B) efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities; and (B) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 769 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2020 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Braun , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing October 2020 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2020 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas principals demonstrate leadership and play important roles in meeting the needs of students, families, and communities while responding to the coronavirus pandemic; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes October 2020 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 772 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2020 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2020 National Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas, on October 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers (referred to in this preamble as the Lakers ) defeated the Miami Heat with a score of 106–93 in game 6 of the 2020 National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the NBA ) Championship Finals; Whereas, during the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Lakers defeated the Portland Trailblazers, the Houston Rockets, the Denver Nuggets, and the Miami Heat on the way to a 16–5 overall record; Whereas the victory by the Lakers marks the record-tying 17th NBA Championship of the franchise; Whereas every member of the 2019–2020 Lakers team played a key role in the record-tying championship, including— (1) Kostas Antetokounmpo; (2) Avery Bradley; (3) Devontae Cacok; (4) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope; (5) Alex Caruso; (6) Quinn Cook; (7) Anthony Davis; (8) Jared Dudley; (9) Danny Green; (10) Talen Horton-Tucker; (11) Dwight Howard; (12) LeBron James; (13) Kyle Kuzma; (14) Javale McGee; (15) Markieff Morris; (16) Rajon Rondo; (17) JR Smith; and (18) Dion Waiters; Whereas the entire Lakers organization, including owner Jeanie Buss, general manager Rob Pelinka, and head coach Frank Vogel, deserves congratulations for continuing the excellence of the franchise; Whereas the Lakers overcame an unprecedented season stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, including a shutdown that lasted more than 3 months and 95 days inside the NBA bubble ; Whereas Lebron James was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the fourth time, averaging 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game, while shooting 59.1 percent from the field per game; Whereas the entire Lakers team and organization honored the legacy of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by winning the 2020 NBA Championship, showing Mamba Mentality throughout the playoffs; and Whereas, although fans of the Lakers could not be in the arena to cheer on their team, Lakers Nation was vital in showing unmatched support for the team on the way to an NBA Championship: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2020 National Basketball Association Championship; (2) recognizes the historic achievement of the entire Los Angeles Lakers organization, including the players, coaches, and staff, for a victorious season after a truly unprecedented year in the National Basketball Association; and (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel, and the 2019–2020 Los Angeles Lakers team; (B) the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss; and (C) the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, Rob Pelinka.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 774 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2020 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Brown , Mr. Casey , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Moran , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Young , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Booker , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Coons , Mr. Graham , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 22 (legislative day, December 21), 2020 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Honoring the United Nations World Food Programme on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

Whereas, on October 9, 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (referred to in this preamble as the WFP ) for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict ; Whereas the WFP is the largest international humanitarian organization that addresses hunger, promotes food security, and saves lives, including in response to many of the most dangerous and complex crises in the world; Whereas, in 2019, an estimated 135,000,000 people around the world suffered from acute hunger and the WFP provided nutrition assistance to nearly 100,000,000 people in 88 countries; Whereas the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in hunger around the world, and the WFP has surged its capacity in order to meet that compounded need; Whereas the United States played an integral role in the founding of the WFP, remains its strongest supporter, and provides, as of the date of adoption of this resolution, more than 40 percent of its annual resources; Whereas the WFP has stated, Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best vaccine against chaos ; and Whereas the Norwegian Nobel Committee, in announcing the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020, stated, The work of the World Food Programme to the benefit of humankind is an endeavour that all the nations of the world should be able to endorse and support : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) joins the other countries of the world in— (A) affirming the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme (referred to in this resolution as the WFP ) on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize; and (B) supporting the leadership of the WFP Executive Director, David Beasley, and the contributions of the more than 17,000 WFP staff, who work tirelessly, and often at great personal risk, to combat hunger and save lives around the world; and (2) remains committed to the goal of the international community to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition, including through the work of the WFP.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 774 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2020 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Brown , Mr. Casey , Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Honoring the United Nations World Food Programme on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

Whereas, on October 9, 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (referred to in this preamble as the WFP ) for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict ; Whereas the WFP is the largest humanitarian organization in the world that addresses hunger and promotes food security; Whereas, in 2019, 135,000,000 people around the world suffered from acute hunger and the WFP provided nutrition assistance to nearly 100,000,000 people in 88 countries; Whereas the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in the number of victims of hunger around the world, and the WFP has surged capacity in order to meet that compounded need; Whereas the United States makes available more than 40 percent of the annual resources for the WFP; Whereas the WFP has stated, Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best vaccine against chaos ; and Whereas the Norwegian Nobel Committee, in announcing the winner of the Nobel Peace Price for 2020, stated, The work of the World Food Programme to the benefit of humankind is an endeavour that all the nations of the world should be able to endorse and support : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) joins the other countries of the world in— (A) affirming the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme (referred to in this resolution as the WFP ) on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize; and (B) supporting the leadership of the WFP Executive Director, David Beasley, and the contributions of the more than 17,000 WFP staff worldwide; and (2) remains committed to the goal of the international community to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition through the work of the WFP.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 778 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2020 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Young , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 15, 2020.

Whereas school athletic programs develop young people physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally through the life lessons learned through participation and competition; Whereas interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of a student’s educational experience and enhances the learning process; Whereas athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based athletic programs which seek the highest development of all student athletes; Whereas athletic administrators fulfill professional responsibilities with honesty, integrity, commitment to equity, and fairness; Whereas athletic administrators preserve, enhance, and promote the educational values of athletics in our schools through professional growth in the areas of education, leadership, and service; Whereas athletic administrators embody high standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and personal conduct and encourage coaching staffs, student-athletes, and community members to commit to these high standards as well; Whereas during the COVID–19 pandemic, now more than ever, we need school leaders, including athletic administrators, who prepare, plan, and endeavor to secure student safety and well-being; Whereas during the COVID–19 pandemic, athletic administrators have been at the forefront of overseeing their secondary school educational programs, as re-opening requires wisdom in preparation, adaptation, change, and relearning to be shared with other school officials; and Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has shown the importance of athletic administrators and interscholastic athletics during a critical moment in our Nation’s history: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 15, 2020; (2) commends athletic administrators for their commitment and leadership provided to student-athletes at the secondary school level, especially during the COVID–19 pandemic; and (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the leading organization that prepares those who lead secondary school athletics throughout the country, providing education, compassion, and preparation within the profession.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 780 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2020 Ms. Smith (for herself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2020 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer.

Whereas lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women in the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined; Whereas lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States; Whereas it is estimated that 1 in 15 men and 1 in 17 women in the United States will develop lung cancer during their lifetime; Whereas it is estimated that in 2020, 228,820 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 135,720 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized lung cancer is around 59 percent, yet only about 17 percent of lung cancers are diagnosed at this stage; Whereas screening individuals at high risk of lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography can detect lung cancer earlier than other forms of screening and ultimately save lives; Whereas lung cancer screening can effectively reduce lung cancer mortality, yet only 3.9 to 8.6 percent of individuals in the United States at high risk of lung cancer undergo lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography; and Whereas educational efforts can increase awareness of lung cancer and lung cancer screening among the general public, patients and their families, and health care workers, thereby increasing the early detection of lung cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 2020 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month; (3) promotes efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, lung cancer and lung cancer screening among individuals in the United States; (4) recognizes the need for research on the early diagnosis, screening, and treatment of lung cancer; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lung Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2020 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the world; Whereas, in 2020, an estimated— (1) 27,600 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 11,010 people in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 32 percent; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2020 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 792 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2020 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein .

Whereas, Senator Dianne Feinstein has been named as a defendant in the case of Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein , Civil Action No. 20–CV–0252–LJV, currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Feinstein in the case of Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 795 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2020 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Ms. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relating to the death of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa.

Whereas Roger William Jepsen was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and grew up on a nearby family farm; Whereas Roger William Jepsen attended Iowa State Teachers College, which is known today as the University of Northern Iowa, and later attended Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1950 and a master’s degree in guidance counseling in 1953; Whereas Roger William Jepsen served his country in the United States Army for 14 years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and later in the Army Reserve; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was elected to the Board of Supervisors of Scott County, Iowa, as an Iowa State Senator, and as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was elected to the Senate in 1978 and served the people of Iowa in the Senate with honor and distinction for 1 term; Whereas Roger William Jepsen was appointed by President Reagan as Special Representative of the President to Madagascar in 1985 and to the State of Israel on the occasion of the funeral of Moshe Dayan; and Whereas Roger William Jepsen was known for his dedication to the State of Iowa, his fiscal responsibility, and his work on farm policy: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen, former member of the United States Senate from the State of Iowa; (2) the Senate respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate— (A) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Roger William Jepsen.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 799 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2020 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 2020 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month .

Whereas, in 2018, the most recent data available, the United States recorded 10,511 deaths from drunk driving, of whom 231 were children aged 14 and under; Whereas, in 2018, 29 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involved alcohol-impaired driving; Whereas, between December 16, 2020, and January 1, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and partnering State and local law enforcement agencies will engage in high visibility mobilization to prevent impaired driving; Whereas, in 2018, 42 percent of all impaired driving cases evaluated by drug recognition experts found multi-substance impairment, according to the International Association of Chiefs of Police; Whereas, in 2019, nearly 20,000,000 people aged 16 and older in the United States drove under the influence of alcohol; Whereas, in 2019, nearly 13,700,000 people aged 16 and older in the United States drove under the influence of cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, methamphetamine, or marijuana, which is an 8 percent increase compared to 2018; Whereas the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that new technologies that prevent alcohol-impaired drivers from operating vehicles can save 9,000 lives per year and that driver assistance systems, which help prevent human errors on the road, can potentially reduce the number of crashes and their severity; Whereas, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the use of ignition interlock devices prevented more than 3,000,000 attempts of alcohol-impaired driving between 2006 and 2018; and Whereas the National Transportation Safety Board included ending alcohol and other drug-impaired driving on its Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2019–2020: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and officers to enforce impaired driving laws; (2) supports national and State high visibility enforcement campaigns, such as Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ; (3) recognizes the need for greater research on how drugs affect and, in some cases, impair an individual’s ability to operate a motor vehicle; (4) recognizes that technological solutions have the potential to save thousands of lives each year; (5) supports programs to better collect data on impaired driving, including data on illicit drug use by drivers; (6) supports programs to train law enforcement officials on detecting and stopping impaired driving; and (7) designates December 2020 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 801 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 15, 2020 Mr. Blunt submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander.

That the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on one day during December 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020, for a piano performance by Senator Lamar Alexander.