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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 174 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2019 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation June 5, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week .

Whereas more than 141,600,000 people in the United States go boating each year, including approximately 71,100,000 adults and 70,500,000 children; Whereas, in 2018, the recreational boating industry contributed an estimated $170,300,000,000 to the national economy in direct, indirect, and induced spending, supporting more than 35,000 businesses and 691,000 direct and indirect jobs in the United States; Whereas the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce estimated that recreational boating and fishing accounted for $36,900,000,000 of real gross output in the United States in 2016; Whereas 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United States; Whereas there are approximately 1,300 active marine manufacturers in the United States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States; Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing approximately $600,000,000 in excise taxes annually to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which funds habitat conservation and restoration efforts, preserving the natural resources of the United States for future generations; and Whereas boating provides opportunities for families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic performance of those who participate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week ; and (2) recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry of the United States should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy of the United States, the well-being of United States citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 174 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2019 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week .

Whereas more than 141,600,000 people in the United States go boating each year, including approximately 71,100,000 adults and 70,500,000 children; Whereas, in 2018, the recreational boating industry contributed an estimated $170,300,000,000 to the national economy in direct, indirect, and induced spending, supporting more than 35,000 businesses and 691,000 direct and indirect jobs in the United States; Whereas the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce estimated that recreational boating and fishing accounted for $36,900,000,000 of real gross output in the United States in 2016; Whereas 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United States; Whereas there are approximately 1,300 active marine manufacturers in the United States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States; Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing approximately $600,000,000 in excise taxes annually to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which funds habitat conservation and restoration efforts, preserving the natural resources of the United States for future generations; and Whereas boating provides opportunities for families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic performance of those who participate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week ; and (2) recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry of the United States should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy of the United States, the well-being of United States citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 175 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2019 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

Whereas sepsis is a medical condition resulting from an immune system response to an infection; Whereas the overwhelming response of the immune system to an infection can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death; Whereas more than 1,700,000 individuals in the United States develop sepsis each year; Whereas more than 270,000 individuals in the United States die from sepsis each year, which is more than the number of individuals who die from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 3 patients who die in a hospital have sepsis; Whereas, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, sepsis is the most common diagnosis for inpatient hospital stays in the United States; Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals in the United States, costing more than $24,000,000,000 each year; Whereas sepsis is the number one cause of hospital readmissions, generating more than $2,000,000,000 in costs annually; Whereas more than 80 percent of septic patients are septic upon admission to the hospital; Whereas mortality rates from septic shock increase by up to 8 percent for every hour that treatment is delayed; Whereas rapid diagnosis and treatment can prevent up to 80 percent of fatalities from sepsis; and Whereas the combination of early detection of sepsis and appropriate interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) is committed to increasing awareness of sepsis and encouraging the education of patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the critical importance of early diagnosis as the key for patients to survive sepsis; and (2) supports innovative public-private partnerships and the pursuit of innovative financing tools, incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and appropriate intervention for patients with sepsis.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 176 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2019 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Blunt , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties.

Whereas, on the morning of April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday, 7 Islamist suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks on— (1) the Shrine of St. Anthony Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka; (2) St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka; (3) Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka; (4) Zion Evangelical Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka; (5) a guest house near the National Zoo of Sri Lanka; and (6) a housing complex in Dematagoda, Sri Lanka; Whereas more than 250 people were killed and more than 500 people were injured in the attacks; Whereas the attackers acted in the name of National Thowheeth Jama’ath (referred to in this preamble as NTJ ), a local Islamist group that had previously attacked Buddhist monks and statues; Whereas NTJ has ties to global Islamist terrorist organizations and subscribes to an intolerant Wahhabi ideology that condones violence against non-Muslims and fellow Muslims; and Whereas the Wall Street Journal has reported that, according to SITE, a terrorist-monitoring firm, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Islamic State released a video claiming responsibility for the attacks, stating that the executors of the attack that targeted citizens of coalition states and Christians in Sri Lanka two days ago were Islamic State fighters : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka as— (A) targeted principally against Christians because of their faith, on their holy day of Easter, during their Easter prayers; and (B) perpetrated by radical Islamist terrorists acting in the name of a hateful radical Islamist ideology; (2) considers the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks to be an attack on— (A) all Christians and members of all faiths in Sri Lanka and around the world; and (B) the basic human liberty of freedom of religion; (3) stands with the Government of Sri Lanka in bringing peace and security to the citizens of Sri Lanka, particularly the religious communities of Sri Lanka; and (4) calls on Sri Lanka and all governments— (A) to protect the freedom of religion, at home and abroad; and (B) to partner with the United States in advancing security and freedom.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2019 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Reaffirming the vital role of the United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States and Japan established diplomatic relations on March 31, 1854, with the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Amity; Whereas, for the past 70 years, the alliance between the United States and Japan has played a vital role in ensuring peace, stability, and economic development in Asia and beyond; Whereas the United States and Japan are deeply committed to the common values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, and free market economics; Whereas the United States-Japan alliance, forged nearly six decades ago with the signing of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, is the cornerstone for advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and contributes internationally to peace and stability; Whereas the United States and Japan are indispensable partners in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, improving global health, countering human trafficking and promoting human rights, assisting the victims of conflict and disaster worldwide, and contributing to global economic development; Whereas the alliance is a testament to the ability of great nations to overcome the past and jointly work to create a more secure and prosperous future; Whereas our two countries, coming from different cultural backgrounds, have created an active and dynamic relationship beneficial to both peoples; and Whereas cultural and people-to-people ties between the United States and Japan are long-standing and deep, as exemplified by the 1912 gift from the People of Japan to the People of the United States of the beautiful cherry trees that grace our Nation’s capital, signifying the unbreakable bond between the two nations: Now, therefore be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms the endorsement of long-standing United States policy to pursue close and cooperative ties with Japan in the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ), signed into law on December 31, 2018, and the vital role of the United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond; (2) underscores the importance of the close people-to-people and cultural ties between our two nations; (3) calls for the strengthening and broadening of diplomatic, economic, and security ties between the United States and Japan; and (4) further calls for the continued cooperation between the Governments of the United States and Japan in addressing global challenges that threaten the security of people everywhere in the new Reiwa era of beautiful harmony .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 187 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2019 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Harris , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. McSally , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Sinema , and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish, is celebrated each year as a date of importance by Mexican and Mexican-American communities; Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, the date on which Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, one of the many battles that the Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for independence, freedom, and democracy; Whereas the victory of Mexico over France at Puebla represented a historic triumph for the Mexican government during the Franco-Mexican war fought between 1861 and 1867 and bolstered the resistance movement; Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla reinvigorated the spirits of the Mexican people and provided a renewed sense of unity and strength; Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited and courageous, Mexican army; Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza and his men displayed during that historic battle can never be forgotten; Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla, once said, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz , meaning respect for the rights of others is peace ; Whereas the sacrifice of Mexican fighters was instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European domination while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Confederate forces in the Civil War; Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people from many countries and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for freedom; Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States; Whereas Cinco de Mayo encourages the celebration of a legacy of strong leaders and a sense of vibrancy in communities; and Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder to provide more opportunity for future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 189 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2019 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Young , Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Braun , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Romney , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Moran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Graham , Mr. Daines , Ms. McSally , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Toomey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Markey , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Jones , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Warner , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Casey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Gardner , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 13, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning all forms of antisemitism.

Whereas antisemitism is a unique form of prejudice stretching back millennia that attacks the equal humanity of the Jewish people; Whereas antisemitism has long perpetrated myths about Jews, including the Russian fabrication of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the wide circulation of libelous falsehoods about the Jewish murder of infants; Whereas, in its most extreme form, antisemitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany’s murder of over six million Jews; Whereas antisemitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions; Whereas, in the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law; Whereas, in the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes; and Whereas Jews are the targets of the majority of hate crimes committed in the United States against any religious group, including attacks on houses of worship and Jewish community centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States Senate condemns and commits to combatting all forms of antisemitism.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 189 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2019 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Young , Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Braun , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Romney , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Moran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Graham , Mr. Daines , Ms. McSally , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Toomey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning all forms of antisemitism.

Whereas antisemitism is a unique form of prejudice stretching back millennia that attacks the equal humanity of the Jewish people; Whereas antisemitism has long perpetrated myths about Jews, including the Russian fabrication of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the wide circulation of libelous falsehoods about the Jewish murder of infants; Whereas, in its most extreme form, antisemitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany’s murder of over six million Jews; Whereas antisemitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions; Whereas, in the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law; Whereas, in the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes; and Whereas Jews are the targets of the majority of hate crimes committed in the United States against any religious group, including attacks on houses of worship and Jewish community centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States Senate condemns and commits to combatting all forms of antisemitism.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 191 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 6, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Grassley , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Braun , Mr. Markey , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Booker , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Perdue , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Young , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. McSally , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Reed , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Daines , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Alexander , Mr. King , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Peters , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Lankford , Ms. Harris , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Risch , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Romney , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. Menendez )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States and the impact that small business owners have on their communities.

Whereas 2019 marks the 56th anniversary of National Small Business Week ; Whereas, for more than half a century, every President has proclaimed a week celebrating the significance of small businesses across the United States; Whereas there are more than 30,200,000 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) constitute 99.9 percent of all employers in the United States; (3) produce 1/3 of all goods exported from the United States; (4) account for nearly 1/2 of private-sector output; (5) employ veterans, with veterans constituting 8.3 percent of all small business owners in the United States; and (6) are becoming more diverse, with women-owned and minority-owned firms leading small business startups; Whereas, on July 30, 1953, Congress created 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 May 5 through May 11, 2019, as “National Small Business Week”: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week ; (2) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owners of the United States; (3) understands the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained, entrepreneurial success; (4) celebrates the invaluable contributions small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy; and (5) supports increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity small businesses bring to their local communities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 192 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera

Whereas, in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera , Case No. 19FN0945X, pending in the North Las Vegas Justice Court in Nevada, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Ariana Morales, an employee of the office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto; 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 and former Members and 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 Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Cortez Masto and any current or former employees of the Senator's office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 193 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2019 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Booker , Mr. Portman , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2019; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are— (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will— (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 196 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2019 Mr. Perdue (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the American Peanut Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut industry and the beneficial work of the peanut industry in the United States and the State of Georgia.

Whereas, in 1917 and 1918, commercial peanut shellers and crushers in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida recognized the need for an organization to promote the peanut industry in the southeastern United States; Whereas, to address that need, the Southeastern Peanut Association was chartered on April 5, 1919, with a mission to promote the domestic peanut industry; Whereas the Southeastern Peanut Association, now known as the American Peanut Shellers Association— (1) is the oldest organized group in the United States dedicated to the promotion of the domestic peanut industry; and (2) has been at the forefront of leadership in the peanut industry in the United States for more than a century, promoting that industry in the United States and throughout the world; Whereas, in furtherance of the mission to promote the domestic peanut industry, the Southeastern Peanut Association began to cosponsor the USA Peanut Congress, the largest meeting of all elements of the peanut industry in the United States; Whereas, in 1986, the Southeastern Peanut Association completed a new headquarters office in Albany, Georgia, after outgrowing a previous office; Whereas, in 1993, the name of the Southeastern Peanut Association was changed to the American Peanut Shellers Association, as the mission of the association had expanded throughout the United States; Whereas, in 1996, the American Peanut Shellers Association formed The Peanut Institute to promote the nutritional benefits of peanuts; Whereas The Peanut Institute has promoted nutritional research through outside universities and other organizations, and that research has verified the outstanding nutritional benefits of peanuts; Whereas, on recognizing those nutritional benefits, the Food and Drug Administration, pursuant to the leadership of The Peanut Institute, granted nuts a qualified health claim; Whereas the members, committees, and board of the American Peanut Shellers Association work collectively to meet the adopted annual goals of the American Peanut Shellers Association; and Whereas, through that collective work, the American Peanut Shellers Association continues to be an effective voice for the promotion of— (1) the peanut industry; and (2) the nutritional benefits of peanuts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) the American Peanut Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut industry; and (2) the beneficial work of the peanut industry in— (A) the United States; and (B) the State of Georgia.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 197 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Brown , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Wyden , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Harris , Ms. Rosen , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Blunt , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Coons , Mr. Daines , Mr. Casey , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Carper , Mr. King , Mr. Booker , Mr. Jones , and Ms. Hirono ) 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 6, 2019, through May 10, 2019, 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 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 200 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2019 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the hour of 2:15 p.m. 2. The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 201 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2019 Mr. Roberts (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the 65th anniversary on May 17, 2019, of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954).

Whereas in 1950, 9-year-old Linda Brown, the daughter of Oliver L. Brown, was denied entry into the all White Sumner Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, and forced to attend the all Black Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas; Whereas, on February 28, 1951, the complaint in Brown v. Board of Education was filed with the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, with Oliver L. Brown as the lead plaintiff; Whereas the plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education appealed the ruling of the district court to the Supreme Court; Whereas, at the Supreme Court, the case of Brown v. Board of Education was combined with other cases from South Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia regarding segregation in public schools; Whereas Thurgood Marshall argued the case of Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court as lead counsel for the appellants; Whereas, on May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court delivered a unanimous opinion holding that— (1) separate educational facilities are inherently unequal; and (2) the separate but equal doctrine violated the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which states that no citizen may be denied equal protection under the law; Whereas Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)— (1) overruled the 1896 decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537 (1896); (2) ended discriminatory Jim Crow laws; and (3) invalidated the separate but equal doctrine, ending segregated classrooms in Kansas and across the United States; Whereas, in a second opinion issued on May 31, 1955, the Supreme Court decreed that schools should be desegregated with all deliberate speed; Whereas, because of the role that Linda Brown played in ending racial segregation in the United States, Linda Brown became a civil rights icon and continued to be a voice for school desegregation in Topeka, Kansas; Whereas Linda Brown passed away on March 27, 2018, at the age of 75 in Topeka, Kansas; and Whereas Congress established the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, which is located at Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, the school that Linda Brown attended: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and celebrates— (1) the 65th anniversary on May 17, 2019, of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954); and (2) the contribution the decision has made to— (A) equal education; and (B) equal justice under the law, which is recognized in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 203 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2019 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Moran , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Daines , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Whereas on May 15, 2019, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (referred to in this preamble as AOPA ), will celebrate 80 years of successfully representing the interests of general aviation pilots and private aircraft ownership across the United States; Whereas AOPA was formed on May 15, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the entry of the United States into World War II; Whereas AOPA has grown into the largest aviation association in the world; Whereas AOPA has an ongoing legacy of successfully representing the interests of general aviation pilots and private aircraft owners across the United States; Whereas general aviation plays an important role in the economic vitality of communities across the United States, creating jobs and opportunities for growth throughout the United States; Whereas approximately 5,000 public-use airports and 15,000 other landing facilities support the United States general aviation fleet of nearly 200,000 aircraft and approximately 600,000 pilots; Whereas AOPA tirelessly advocates for and contributes to improving the safety of aviation; Whereas AOPA is committed to growing the pilot population by introducing young people to career opportunities and welcoming more women and minorities into aviation; Whereas in the 80 years since AOPA was formed the organization has been led by only 5 presidents: Joseph B. Doc Hartranft, John L. Baker, Philip B. Boyer, Craig L. Fuller, and Mark R. Baker; and Whereas AOPA remains committed to protecting and promoting aviation in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, recognizes the efforts of the association in— (1) helping to ensure the freedom to fly; and (2) leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 204 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2019 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION To return to the President of the United States the Arms Trade Treaty.

Whereas, on April 29, 2019, President Donald J. Trump transmitted the following to the United States Senate: I have concluded that it is not in the interest of the United States to become a party to the Arms Trade Treaty (Senate Treaty Doc. 114–14, transmitted December 9, 2016). I have, therefore, decided to withdraw the aforementioned treaty from the Senate and accordingly request that it be returned to me. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Secretary of the Senate shall return to the President of the United States the Arms Trade Treaty, Done at New York on April 2, 2013 (Treaty Doc. 114–14).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2019 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Cramer , Mr. Jones , Mr. Braun , Mr. Casey , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Collins , Ms. Smith , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the gratitude of the Senate for the people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities.

Whereas the lack of a sufficient clean diaper supply can adversely affect the physical, mental, and economic well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families; Whereas diapers are a material basic need of every infant and toddler; Whereas an infant requires up to 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70 to $80 per month; Whereas low-wage families and families living in poverty often rely on community donations for diapers; Whereas addressing diaper need in local communities can improve health conditions and economic opportunities for infants, toddlers, and their families; Whereas many families delay changing a diaper to extend their diaper supply, thereby increasing the incidence of diaper dermatitis, urinary tract infections, and other health ailments; Whereas families displaced by natural disasters experience an acute need for diapers, particularly as diapers are not consistently provided through relief efforts; Whereas diapers provided by diaper banks and volunteer distribution projects amplify the impact of resources deployed by larger disaster relief organizations; Whereas, in September 2011, the National Diaper Bank Network was created to support children and their families and to raise awareness of diaper need among the general public; Whereas more than 1,000,000 diapers were distributed along the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma by nonprofit diaper banks and diaper pantries that are members of the National Diaper Bank Network; Whereas the National Diaper Bank Network coordinates ongoing diaper supply efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the California wildfires, and the Midwestern floods; and Whereas, during 2017, the more than 300 nonprofit diaper banks and diaper pantries that are members of the National Diaper Bank Network distributed more than 64,000,000 donated diapers, helping ensure that each month more than 225,000 children in need received diapers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses its gratitude for the people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities; (2) supports the important efforts made by diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in response to natural disasters; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to address diaper need by donating generously to diaper banks, diaper pantries, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2019 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Markey , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Kaine , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Duckworth , and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Congratulating the Senate GLASS Caucus staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Senate staff on the 15-year anniversary of the association.

Whereas, on April 23, 2004, several Senate staffers joined to form a first-of-its-kind staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (referred to in this preamble as LGBT ) Senate staff and the allies of LGBT Senate staff; Whereas that staff association, known as the Gay, Lesbian, Allies Senate Staff Caucus, and commonly referred to as the Senate GLASS Caucus , continues to serve the Senate community by raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT community; Whereas the Senate GLASS Caucus continues to promote the welfare and dignity of LGBT Senate employees; Whereas, for the first time in the 15-year history of the Senate Glass Caucus, the Senate GLASS Caucus celebrates the fact that 2 openly LGBT Members are serving simultaneously in the Senate; and Whereas the Senate GLASS Caucus strives to provide a safe environment for social interaction and professional development: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Senate GLASS Caucus staff association on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the association; (2) commends the late Senator Frank Raleigh Lautenberg of New Jersey for— (A) the critical role that Senator Lautenberg played in the formation of the Senate GLASS Caucus; and (B) the steadfast support of Senator Lautenberg for equality; and (3) recognizes the members of the inaugural Senate GLASS Caucus Steering Committee for the vision and hard work of those members in establishing the Senate GLASS Caucus, including— (A) Lynden Armstrong; (B) Brett Bearce; (C) Josh Brekenfeld; (D) John Fossum; (E) Jason Knapp; (F) Jeffrey Levensaler; (G) Kelsey Phipps; and (H) Mat Young.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 211 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2019 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 America’s National Aviation Cadet Museum .

Whereas, in 1994, former Aviation Cadet and United States Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe founded the Aviation Cadet Museum; Whereas the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source of nearly 500,000 United States Air Force pilots, navigators, and bombardiers from 1917 to 1961; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of United States aviators from across the Air Corps and 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, exists to exclusively preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation cadets in the 20th century; and Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of the United States and recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the individuals who trained and fought and the individuals on the homefront 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 America’s National Aviation Cadet Museum .