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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 99 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2019 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Carper , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Smith , Ms. Collins , Mr. Jones , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Roberts , Mr. King , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Harris , Mr. Udall , Mr. Reed , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Tester , Ms. Rosen , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Whereas Congress has the authority to establish post offices and post roads under clause 7 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service is a self-sustaining, independent establishment that relies on revenue derived from the sale of postal services and products, not on taxpayer funds; Whereas more than 503,000 career employees work for the United States Postal Service, including more than 105,000 military veterans; Whereas the United States Postal Service is at the center of the mailing industry, which generates $1,400,000,000,000 annually and employs approximately 7,500,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service serves the needs of approximately 157,000,000 business and residential customers not fewer than 6 days per week, maintains an affordable and universal network, and connects the rural, suburban, and urban communities of the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service is consistently the highest-rated agency of the Federal Government in nonpartisan opinion polls; Whereas the United States Postal Service is the second largest employer of veterans in the United States; Whereas the employees of the United States Postal Service— (1) are dedicated public servants who do more than process and deliver the mail of the people of the United States; and (2) serve as the eyes and ears of the communities of the United States and often respond first in situations involving health, safety, and crime in those communities; and Whereas the privatization of the United States Postal Service would— (1) result in higher prices and reduced services for the customers of the United States Postal Service, especially in rural communities; (2) jeopardize the booming e-commerce sector; and (3) cripple a major part of the critical infrastructure of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization, in whole or in part.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 11, 2019 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 27, 2019, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day .

Whereas assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities and older adults; Whereas the term assistive technology service means any service that directly assists a person with a disability or an older adult in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device; Whereas, in 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 1 in 4 people in the United States, or almost 61,000,000 individuals, has a disability; Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Education reported that there were more than 6,700,000 children with disabilities; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, among adults 65 years of age and older, 2 in 5 have a disability; Whereas assistive technology allows people with disabilities and older adults to be included in their communities and in inclusive classrooms and workplaces; Whereas assistive technology devices and services are not luxury items but necessities for millions of people with disabilities and older adults, without which they would be unable to live in their communities, access education, and obtain, retain, and advance gainful, competitive integrated employment; Whereas the availability of assistive technology in the workplace promotes economic self-sufficiency, enhances work participation, and is critical to the employment of people with disabilities and older adults; and Whereas State assistive technology programs support a continuum of services that include— (1) the exchange, repair, recycling, and other reutilization of assistive technology devices; (2) device loan programs that provide short term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals, employers, public agencies, and others; (3) the demonstration of devices to inform decision making; and (4) providing State financing activities to help individuals purchase or obtain assistive technology through a variety of initiatives, such as financial loan programs, leasing programs, and other financing alternatives, that give individuals affordable, flexible options to purchase or obtain assistive technology: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 27, 2019, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication to serving people with disabilities who are in need of finding the proper assistive technology to meet their individual needs; and (B) professional organizations and researchers who are dedicated to facilitating the access and acquisition of assistive technology for people with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 105 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 2019 Mr. Enzi (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas, in 2019, it is estimated that 145,600 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 51,020 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when the disease is most treatable; Whereas the Secretary of Health and Human Services estimates that if every individual who is 50 years of age or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at that stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but approximately 1 in 3 adults between 50 and 75 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and educational campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public on methods of prevention and screening and symptoms for early detection of colorectal cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ; and (B) the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 107 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 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 United States v. Taubert .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Taubert , Cr. No. 19–21, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Erin Kurvers, an employee of the office of former Senator Al Franken; 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 Erin Kurvers, a former employee of the Office of Senator Al Franken, and any other former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be necessary, are authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Taubert , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Franken and any former employees of his office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Casey , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 25, 2019, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day .

Whereas a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occur in the developing brain is referred to as cerebral palsy ; Whereas cerebral palsy, the most common motor disability in children, is caused by damage to 1 or more specific areas of the developing brain, which usually occurs during fetal development before, during, or after birth; Whereas the majority of children who have cerebral palsy are born with cerebral palsy, but cerebral palsy may be undetected for months or years; Whereas 75 percent of individuals with cerebral palsy also have 1 or more developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, autism, visual impairment, or blindness; Whereas, according to information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) the prevalence of cerebral palsy is not changing over time; and (2) an estimated 1 in 323 children has cerebral palsy; Whereas approximately 764,000 individuals in the United States are affected by cerebral palsy; Whereas, although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment often improves the capabilities of a child with cerebral palsy; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful for breakthroughs in cerebral palsy research; Whereas researchers across the United States conduct important research projects involving cerebral palsy; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness of cerebral palsy in the public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 25, 2019, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day ; and (2) encourages each individual in the United States to become better informed about and aware of cerebral palsy.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 114 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day .

Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the more than 18,000,000 women in the civilian labor force during World War II; Whereas the people of the United States have chosen to honor women workers who contributed from the home front during World War II; Whereas those women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the Armed Forces overseas; Whereas those women worked with the United Service Organizations and the American Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among those women and their descendants; Whereas those women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States; and Whereas March 21, 2019, during Women’s History Month, is an appropriate day to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day ; and (2) acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the REALTORS® Land Institute on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Whereas, in 1944, the REALTORS® Land Institute was founded by 20 land specialists who met at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, to establish a national organization that would provide education, information, marketing opportunities, and broker networking to enhance the ability of their members to conduct business as recognized professional land use specialists and, through collective action, preserve private property rights; Whereas, as of 2019, the REALTORS® Land Institute has been an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® for 75 years; Whereas, in 2019, the REALTORS® Land Institute celebrates 75 years of serving land owners, users, and Realtors throughout the United States and Canada; Whereas the members of the REALTORS® Land Institute have developed international marketing capabilities and networks throughout the world; Whereas the REALTORS® Land Institute is comprised of members who subscribe to a strict code of ethics and to just and equitable principles in real estate transactions; Whereas the REALTORS® Land Institute encourages continuing education and rewards members who complete an extensive education program and service to the land industry with a national designation of Accredited Land Consultant (commonly known as ALC ); and Whereas the REALTORS® Land Institute is a national professional trade association, dedicated to advancing the effective use of the most precious commodity in the United States, land: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the REALTORS® Land Institute on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the REALTORS® Land Institute.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 26, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day .

Whereas rehabilitation counselors support individuals with disabilities by— (1) conducting assessments; (2) providing counseling; (3) supporting families; and (4) assisting in the development of individualized plans for employment for individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through— (1) quality education for counselors; and (2) rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated for up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, in March of 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in bringing to the attention of Congress the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors; and Whereas credentialed rehabilitation counselors provide a higher quality of service to individuals in need of rehabilitation, and the development of an accreditation system for rehabilitation counselors supports the continued education of rehabilitation counselors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day ; and (2) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work in providing counseling to individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations for their efforts in assisting individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day .

Whereas rehabilitation counselors support individuals with disabilities by— (1) conducting assessments; (2) providing counseling; (3) supporting families; and (4) assisting in the development of individualized plans for employment for individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through— (1) quality education for counselors; and (2) rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated for up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, in March of 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in bringing to the attention of Congress the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors; and Whereas credentialed rehabilitation counselors provide a higher quality of service to individuals in need of rehabilitation, and the development of an accreditation system for rehabilitation counselors supports the continued education of rehabilitation counselors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day ; and (2) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work in providing counseling to individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations for their efforts in assisting individuals with disabilities who are in need of rehabilitation.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Jones , Mr. Daines , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Wicker , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Peters , Mr. Young , Mr. Warner , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Markey , Mr. Rounds , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Booker , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 28, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day , and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service, a service-connected disability, or both; Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to service, having faithfully served their country and dedicated much of their lives knowing that at any moment they could be sent anywhere in the world and possibly asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the national security of the United States; Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and dedication— (1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, focused, disciplined, well-trained, and well-educated; and (2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the United States to lifelong service within their national and local communities as dependable, responsible citizens and neighbors; Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in positive contributions to— (1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowledgeable employees; (2) local educational institutions, as teachers, counselors, and coaches; (3) local government, as elected public servants; and (4) communities, as dedicated and effective volunteers; Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps strengthen and stabilize local communities; and Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their communities are the manifestation of the desire of the retirees to continue their selfless acts of volunteering and their lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States through appropriate ceremonies and other activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Jones , Mr. Daines , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Wicker , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Peters , Mr. Young , Mr. Warner , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Markey , Mr. Rounds , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day , and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service, a service-connected disability, or both; Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to service, having faithfully served their country and dedicated much of their lives knowing that at any moment they could be sent anywhere in the world and possibly asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the national security of the United States; Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and dedication— (1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, focused, disciplined, well-trained, and well-educated; and (2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the United States to lifelong service within their national and local communities as dependable, responsible citizens and neighbors; Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in positive contributions to— (1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowledgeable employees; (2) local educational institutions, as teachers, counselors, and coaches; (3) local government, as elected public servants; and (4) communities, as dedicated and effective volunteers; Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps strengthen and stabilize local communities; and Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their communities are the manifestation of the desire of the retirees to continue their selfless acts of volunteering and their lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States through appropriate ceremonies and other activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 121 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2019 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Enzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.

Whereas Muhammad Anwar al-Sadat, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel, met with President Jimmy Carter at Camp David, Maryland, from September 5 to September 17, 1978; Whereas these negotiations resulted in two agreements, known as the Camp David Accords , which were signed on September 17, 1978; Whereas those accords provided a framework for peace between Israel and Egypt that stands as a landmark, ending a generation of war and violence; Whereas the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty was signed on March 26, 1979, at the White House in Washington, DC, ending 31 years of war between the two nations; Whereas the peace treaty was duly implemented, resulting in— (1) the normalization of diplomatic and commercial ties between Egypt and Israel; (2) the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai Peninsula and the establishment of a demilitarized zone; (3) the free passage of Israeli ships through the Suez Canal; and (4) Egypt becoming the first Arab state to officially recognize Israel; Whereas President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978; Whereas President Sadat was assassinated on October 6, 1981, by Khalid Islambouli, a member of Egyptian Islamic Jihad; Whereas President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, in part for his vital contribution to the Camp David Accords and following peace process; Whereas Congress, on December 4, 2018, passed legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to President Sadat; Whereas the Camp David Accords and resulting peace treaty have proven to be an enduring achievement, furthering the interests of peace and stability in a volatile region of the world; Whereas the United States has proudly supported the participants of this historic agreement over the last four decades of peace; and Whereas March 26, 2019, marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Governments and people of Israel and Egypt for 40 years of peace based on the Camp David Accords; (2) encourages the Governments of Egypt and Israel to continue to serve as examples of honest statesmanship and peacebuilding; (3) commends the example set for the world in seeking peaceful and long-lasting resolutions to conflict; and (4) requests the President to issue a proclamation to observe the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and programs.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2019 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Durbin , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations March 28, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering sincere condolences to all of the victims and their families, and expressing and standing in solidarity with the people and the Government of New Zealand.

Whereas, on March 15, 2019, an armed White supremacist murdered 50 Muslims and injured dozens more at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; Whereas Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that [i]t is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack, noting that many of the victims could be migrants or refugees, and pronouncing it one of New Zealand’s darkest days ; Whereas the people of New Zealand are grieving following the terrorist attacks, which targeted and killed innocent men, women, and children; Whereas the people of the United States and New Zealand stood shoulder-to-shoulder and shared spilled blood in the struggles of the 20th century to combat fascism, racism, and other extremist ideologies; Whereas New Zealand is among the closest allies of the United States; Whereas New Zealand is a diverse nation with a proud tradition of immigration with more than 200 ethnicities and 160 languages, and the strength and vibrancy of New Zealand are enhanced by the diverse religious beliefs and tolerance of its citizens, including followers of all major religions, including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism; Whereas the suspect in the Christchurch killings is a self-described immigrant-hating White supremacist who used a helmet-mounted camera to broadcast live video of the slaughter in an apparent effort to instigate further White supremacist, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant violence; Whereas, over the past several years, there has been a disturbing increase in White supremacist violence around the globe, with dozens of people of faith murdered, including in their places of worship; Whereas the scourge of White nationalism around the world must be condemned unequivocally; and Whereas the reprehensible attacks at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques have no place in a peaceful, civilized, tolerant world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the horrific terrorist attacks on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of those attacks and their families; (3) expresses solidarity with the people of New Zealand, including the Islamic community of New Zealand; (4) recognizes the threat posed by White supremacist terrorism and recommits United States leadership in building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant societies; and (5) calls upon the United States Government to redouble its efforts, using all available and appropriate tools, to combat the spread of White supremacist terrorism.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2019 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Durbin , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering sincere condolences to all of the victims and their families, and expressing and standing in solidarity with the people and the Government of New Zealand.

Whereas, on March 15, 2019, an armed White supremacist murdered 50 Muslims and injured dozens more at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; Whereas Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that [i]t is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack, noting that many of the victims could be migrants or refugees, and pronouncing it one of New Zealand’s darkest days ; Whereas the people of New Zealand are grieving following the terrorist attacks, which targeted and killed innocent men, women, and children; Whereas the people of the United States and New Zealand stood shoulder-to-shoulder and shared spilled blood in the struggles of the 20th century to combat fascism, racism, and other extremist ideologies; Whereas New Zealand is among the closest allies of the United States; Whereas New Zealand is a diverse nation with a proud tradition of immigration with more than 200 ethnicities and 160 languages, and the strength and vibrancy of New Zealand are enhanced by the diverse religious beliefs and tolerance of its citizens, including followers of all major religions, including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism; Whereas the suspect in the Christchurch killings is a self-described immigrant-hating White supremacist who used a helmet-mounted camera to broadcast live video of the slaughter in an apparent effort to instigate further White supremacist, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant violence; Whereas, over the past several years, there has been a disturbing increase in White supremacist violence around the globe, with dozens of people of faith murdered, including in their places of worship; Whereas the scourge of White nationalism around the world must be condemned unequivocally; and Whereas the reprehensible attacks at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques have no place in a peaceful, civilized, tolerant world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the horrific terrorist attacks on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of those attacks and their families; (3) expresses solidarity with the people of New Zealand, including the Islamic community of New Zealand; (4) recognizes the threat posed by White supremacist terrorism and recommits United States leadership in building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant societies; and (5) calls upon the United States Government to redouble its efforts, using all available and appropriate tools, to combat the spread of White supremacist terrorism.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mrs. Murray submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association.

Whereas, on May 19, 1919, a group of scientists, artists, and civic leaders met in Washington, District of Columbia, and founded the National Parks Association, now known as the National Parks Conservation Association; Whereas Robert Sterling Yard, founder of the National Parks Conservation Association and first Chief of Education of the National Park Service, led a 6-member committee to develop the articles of incorporation for the National Parks Conservation Association to further the view of national parks as classrooms and museums of nature ; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association has grown from 1 staff member to a community of organizers, policy experts, attorneys, communications professionals, and more than 1,300,000 members and supporters, all dedicated— (1) to advocating for parks in the United States; and (2) to inspiring future generations to be good stewards of public spaces; Whereas the mission of the National Parks Conservation Association, protecting and enhancing America’s National Park System for present and future generations , is as relevant in 2019 as the mission was in 1919; Whereas, a century after being established, the National Parks Conservation Association— (1) continues to act as a passionate and outspoken defender of the national parks of the United States; and (2) represents people from different backgrounds coming together to fulfill a unique mandate to steward publicly shared land, independent of government and private business; Whereas the founders of the National Parks Conservation Association envisioned national parks as incredible places deserving of protection and preservation for all people; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association is dedicated to ensuring that all people can share in that vision, regardless of gender, race, or religious belief; and Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association plays a vital role in protecting places of unparalleled natural wonder, historical significance, and cultural value within the National Park System: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Parks Conservation Association; (2) recognizes the National Parks Conservation Association for 100 years of protecting and enhancing the National Park System for present and future generations; (3) applauds the past, present, and future efforts of the National Parks Conservation Association to advocate for the National Park System; and (4) wishes the National Parks Conservation Association continued success during the next 100 years as the National Parks Conservation Association strives to engage and inspire the public to advance the mission of the National Park System.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 133 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, Cryptanalyst.

Whereas Elizebeth Smith Friedman was born on August 26, 1892, in Huntington, Indiana; Whereas, at 19 years of age, Friedman began to study Greek and English literature at Wooster College in Ohio and later graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan after transferring there; Whereas Friedman stumbled upon her career as a codebreaker by accident after assisting with cipher research at the Riverbank facility of businessman George Fabyan; Whereas, in the 1920s, government agents recruited Friedman to break codes for the Coast Guard; Whereas, based on her work, the Coast Guard subsequently asked Friedman to form a group to decrypt intercepts; Whereas, in the early 1930s, Friedman created and managed the first codebreaking unit ever to be run by a woman; Whereas, during World War II, Friedman and her team in the Coast Guard, working simultaneously with, but independently of, the well-known British codebreaking group led by Alan Turing, broke the Enigma G machine used by Germany, enabling the decryption of intercepted messages between German operatives in South America and their overseers in Berlin, thus stopping an alliance between Nazi Germany and countries in South America; Whereas Friedman co-authored several of the Riverbank Publications, which became the textbook for training individuals in the United States on encryption and codebreaking from the 1930s to the 1950s; Whereas J. Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau of Investigation took credit for the achievements of Friedman and her team, leaving her work widely unrecognized until after her death; Whereas, in the 1990s, to honor the contributions of both Friedman and her husband, who was also a codebreaker, the National Security Agency renamed its auditorium as the William F. Friedman and Elizebeth S. Friedman Memorial Auditorium; Whereas Elizebeth Smith Friedman continues to be a beacon of inspiration for women in the national security community and for women pursuing STEM-related fields; Whereas the work of individuals such as Elizebeth Smith Friedman distinctly shows how strong encryption technology can change the course of history; and Whereas Elizebeth Smith Friedman died on October 31, 1980, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable skill and technical ingenuity, woven together to solve the most complex secret messages in the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life and contributions of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a pioneer in codebreaking.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Fischer , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation April 11, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Whereas each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the United States, including pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines, is jeopardized by unintentional damage caused by those who fail to have underground lines located prior to digging; Whereas some utility lines are buried only a few inches underground, making the lines easy to strike, even during shallow digging projects; Whereas digging prior to locating underground utility lines often results in unintended consequences, such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and even death; Whereas the month of April marks the beginning of the peak period during which excavation projects are carried out around the United States; Whereas in 2002, Congress required the Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be used by State One Call systems to provide information on underground utility lines; Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communications Commission designated 811 as the nationwide One Call number for homeowners and excavators to use to obtain information on underground utility lines before conducting excavation activities; Whereas the 1,700 members of the Common Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services, promote the national Call Before You Dig campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of homeowners and excavators calling 811 to find out the exact location of underground lines; Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 ( Public Law 112–90 ; 125 Stat. 1904) affirmed and expanded the One Call program by eliminating exemptions given to local and State government agencies and their contractors regarding notifying One Call centers before digging; and Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month to increase awareness of safe digging practices across the United States and to celebrate the anniversary of 811, the national Call Before You Dig number: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; and (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to call 811 before digging.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Fischer , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Whereas each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the United States, including pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines, is jeopardized by unintentional damage caused by those who fail to have underground lines located prior to digging; Whereas some utility lines are buried only a few inches underground, making the lines easy to strike, even during shallow digging projects; Whereas digging prior to locating underground utility lines often results in unintended consequences, such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and even death; Whereas the month of April marks the beginning of the peak period during which excavation projects are carried out around the United States; Whereas in 2002, Congress required the Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be used by State One Call systems to provide information on underground utility lines; Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communications Commission designated 811 as the nationwide One Call number for homeowners and excavators to use to obtain information on underground utility lines before conducting excavation activities; Whereas the 1,700 members of the Common Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services, promote the national Call Before You Dig campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of homeowners and excavators calling 811 to find out the exact location of underground lines; Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 ( Public Law 112–90 ; 125 Stat. 1904) affirmed and expanded the One Call program by eliminating exemptions given to local and State government agencies and their contractors regarding notifying One Call centers before digging; and Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month to increase awareness of safe digging practices across the United States and to celebrate the anniversary of 811, the national Call Before You Dig number: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; and (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to call 811 before digging.