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III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 723 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 as Campus Fire Safety Month .

Whereas campus-related housing fires at colleges in Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, other States, and Washington, D.C. have tragically cut the lives of several young individuals short; Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 individuals, including students, parents, and children, have died in campus-related fires; Whereas approximately 87 percent of those campus-related fire deaths occurred in off-campus housing; Whereas a majority of college students in the United States live in off-campus housing; Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings in which the occupants had compromised or deactivated fire safety systems; Whereas automatic fire alarm systems and smoke alarms provide early warning of a fire that is necessary for occupants of a building and the fire department to take appropriate action; Whereas an automatic fire sprinkler system is a highly effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early stages, protecting the lives of building occupants; Whereas many college students live in off-campus housing, a fraternity or sorority house, or a residence hall that is not adequately protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, an automatic fire alarm system, or an adequate smoke alarm; Whereas, due to the COVID–19 pandemic, college students are taking more courses online and spending more time indoors, thus increasing the need for fire safety and prevention education; Whereas fire safety education is an effective method of reducing the occurrence of fires and the resulting loss of life and property damage; Whereas college students do not routinely receive effective fire safety education while in college; Whereas educating young individuals in the United States about the importance of fire safety is vital to help ensure that young individuals engage in fire-safe behavior during college and after college; and Whereas developing a generation of adults who practice fire safety may significantly reduce future loss of life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2020 as Campus Fire Safety Month ; and (2) encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities across the United States— (A) to provide educational programs about fire safety to all students of institutions of higher education in September and throughout the school year; (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety provided in both on-campus and off-campus student housing; and (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments through— (i) fire safety education; (ii) the installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms; and (iii) the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 730 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. McConnell (for Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Risch , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Carper , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Booker , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Coons , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Brown , Mr. Portman , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Merkley , Ms. McSally , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Peters , Mr. Hawley , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Young , and Mr. Romney )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 20, 2020, as National Small Business Week and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owners of the United States and their impact on their communities.

Whereas 2020 marks the 57th anniversary of National Small Business Week ; Whereas every President for more than half a century has proclaimed a week celebrating the significance of small businesses across the United States; Whereas there are more than 30,000,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States— (1) employ nearly half of the workforce of the United States; (2) make up 99.7 percent of all employers in the United States; (3) employ veterans; (4) produce 1/3 of the exports of the United States; and (5) account for nearly half of private sector output; Whereas, as of 2020, 9.1 percent of all small business owners in the United States are veterans; Whereas, on July 30, 1953, Congress created the Small Business Administration to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the small business community; and Whereas 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the United States are created by small businesses: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week beginning September 20, 2020, as National Small Business Week ; (2) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owner in the United States; (3) understands the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained economic recovery; (4) celebrates the invaluable contribution small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy; (5) supports increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity small businesses bring to their local communities; (6) understands the importance of providing more access and resources to minority-owned and underserved firms; and (7) understands the need to provide further assistance and relief to the small businesses of the United States during unprecedented times.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 731 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Smith , Mr. Braun , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020.

Whereas more than 30,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas, during the COVID–19 crisis, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support children by— (1) innovating to provide virtual programming to keep children engaged; (2) caring for children of essential workers; (3) providing meals and learning supports; and (4) supporting the wellbeing of children and families; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs held on October 22, 2020, highlights the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 733 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing 2020 as the centennial of the Preservation Society of Charleston.

Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston, founded in 1920, is the oldest citizen-based preservation organization in the United States; Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston played a critical role in positioning the historic and beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, as a leader in the protection of architectural resources and vibrant communities by spearheading the effort to pass the first historic district zoning ordinance in the United States in 1931, which is now known worldwide as the Charleston Ordinance ; Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston has a lengthy record of successes in saving iconic buildings and neighborhoods throughout the city of Charleston, including— (1) the Dock Street Theater; (2) the Lining House; (3) the Old Exchange Building; (4) Rainbow Row; and (5) countless other historic buildings on the peninsula of Charleston; Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston was founded by a woman, Susan Pringle Frost, whose vision, determination, and energy set the preservation movement on a new path in the early 20th century; Whereas, for 100 years, the Preservation Society of Charleston has provided countless avenues for women’s leadership, boasting exemplary leaders such as— (1) Elizabeth O’Neill Verner; (2) Dorothy Legge; (3) Elizabeth Jenkins Young; and (4) Jane Thornhill; Whereas, in the words of an award citation from the American Institute of Architects, the Preservation Society of Charleston is as much a part of Charleston history as a protector of it and has wrought a standard of commitment to community befitting the beauty and rich legacy of the city it has served ; Whereas, through innovative programs such as the Charleston Justice Journey and the Thomas Mayhem Pinckney Alliance, the Preservation Society of Charleston recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the built environment and history of Charleston; and Whereas the Preservation Society of Charleston has established itself as the leading voice in advocating for a livable and human city, showing itself consistently and repeatedly to be small but mighty, thoughtful but nimble, and principled, professional, and unafraid: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes 2020 as the centennial of the Preservation Society of Charleston.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 735 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 29, 2020, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day .

Whereas over 80 percent of people in the United States live in or near cities, which typically have limited opportunities for residents to access nature and experience outdoor recreation; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service manages 568 national wildlife refuges that constitute a national network of land and water managed for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for people to discover and appreciate nature; Whereas there is a refuge located within a 1-hour drive of every metropolitan area in the United States; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service— (1) focuses on introducing people living in densely populated areas to the more than 100 national wildlife refuges near urban areas; and (2) promotes wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreational activities close to where people live; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program focuses on public-private partnerships— (1) to improve wildlife conservation; and (2) to promote access to recreation on and off national wildlife refuges, including recreational activities such as hunting and fishing; and Whereas by exploring community-centered approaches to address local needs, engaging the next generation of anglers and hunters, and providing infrastructure and safe access, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program helps local organizations, cities, and towns across the United States engage in conservation activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 29, 2020, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day ; (2) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to increase access to outdoor recreational opportunities for urban communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to visit and experience the more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 737 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Moran , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2020, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day .

Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States are both visible and invisible; Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States may be invisible, but those wounds are treatable if the bearers of those wounds are connected to the right resources; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense have determined that an average of nearly 20 current or former members of the Armed Forces die by suicide each day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas the surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States must not be forgotten and isolated but instead must be directed to available resources and support; Whereas, after the loss of a veteran family member to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States, the family members of that veteran must not lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities; Whereas the families of veterans who die by suicide hold valuable lessons learned on the lookback that can be used to prevent future suicides in veteran populations; Whereas the voices of the surviving family members of veterans who die by suicide are useful and should be leveraged in prevention efforts; Whereas the need for formal recognition of the families of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the veteran community; Whereas those families should be recognized, supported, and heard on National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day and throughout the year; and Whereas September 30, 2020, is an appropriate day to designate as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of September 30, 2020, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 741 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. McConnell (for Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Brown , Mr. Portman , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , and Ms. Rosen )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; and (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; Whereas a time capsule for a national day of remembrance has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of workers of the nuclear weapons program that relate to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 742 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2020 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Hawley , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Mr. Graham ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas each year more than 15,700 children in the United States, and more than 300,000 children under the age of 19 globally, are diagnosed with cancer; Whereas every year more than 1,700 children in the United States, and 328,000 children under the age of 19 globally, lose their lives to cancer; Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease and the second overall leading cause of death for children in the United States; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 84 percent in 2020, representing significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas 2/3 of children who survive cancer will develop at least 1 chronic health condition, and 1/4 of all survivors will face a late-effect from treatment that could be considered severe or life-threatening; Whereas cancer patients face a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) due to a weakened immune system; and Whereas cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2020 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the risks of cancer; (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to receive ongoing monitoring and physical and psychosocial care throughout their adult lives; (4) recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority; and (5) reminds the people of the United States that these children are the definition of bravery, and commends and honors their courage.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2020 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention on October 5, 2020, and recognizing the vital contributions to the United States made by the members of the National Federation of Federal Employees for 103 years.

Whereas the National Federation of Federal Employees (referred to in this preamble as the NFFE ) was created in 1917 as the first union in the United States to exclusively represent civil service Federal employees; Whereas the NFFE preserves, promotes, and improves the rights and working conditions of Federal employees and other professionals through all lawful means, including collective bargaining, legislative activities, and contributing to civic and charitable organizations; Whereas the contributions of the NFFE are noted in history through a century of achievements for the Federal labor movement, including numerous reforms to workforce policies and working conditions; Whereas members of the NFFE serve the United States by performing critical functions throughout Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, the General Services Administration, the Indian Health Service, the Passport Service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, and the Corps of Engineers; Whereas, through a partnership with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the NFFE promotes better working conditions and an improved quality of life for working families across the United States; Whereas the NFFE represents more than 110,000 Federal employees; and Whereas the NFFE continues to ensure that the voices of Federal civil servants are properly represented: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 51st Convention; and (2) recognizes the vital contributions of the members of the National Federal of Federal Employees to the United States during the 103-year period since the founding of the National Federation of Federal Employees.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2020 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 12, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week .

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing can help improve the equal enforcement of the laws; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2020 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week .

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing can help improve the equal enforcement of the laws; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 751 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 22 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Jones , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Coons , Mr. Young , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2020, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Whereas, in 1982, the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, early on the morning of October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the blast; Whereas the members of the Armed Forces killed included 220 Marines, members of the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment, which made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February and March 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died in Beirut on that day through the establishment of a national day of remembrance on October 23, 2020: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance on October 23, 2020, for members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Daines , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 12, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which is comprised of the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces continue to serve and protect the people of the United States by making deployments in the midst of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Daines , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which is comprised of the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces continue to serve and protect the people of the United States by making deployments in the midst of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Murphy , Mr. King , Mr. Boozman , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 12, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and, often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018, is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Murphy , Mr. King , Mr. Boozman , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and, often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018, is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 767 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation November 12, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

Whereas, on September 28, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning (referred to in this preamble as the Lightning ) won the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the 2020 Stanley Cup Final is the second Stanley Cup Final won by the Lightning in the 29 years that the franchise has competed in the National Hockey League; Whereas the Lightning won the 2020 Eastern Conference title, and the Prince of Wales Trophy, won for the third time by the franchise, by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Islanders to advance to the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the Lightning defeated the 2020 Western Conference champion, the Dallas Stars, in the Stanley Cup Final, clinching the series with 4 wins and only 2 losses; Whereas the Lightning showed resilience and sacrifice during the COVID–19 pandemic by competing in the delayed playoff tournament in secure zones, sequestered from outsiders for 2 months and away from family; Whereas millions of fans watched the Lightning during the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs as the franchise won the Stanley Cup Final for the second time; Whereas Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman— (1) led all defensemen in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs with 10 goals and 12 assists; and (2) won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs; Whereas Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov— (1) was the leader in points and assists in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs; and (2) set a new Lightning franchise record for most points in a single postseason; and Whereas the following entire Lightning roster contributed to the Stanley Cup victory: Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, Alexander Killorn, Anthony Cirelli, Ondrej Palat, Mikhail Sergachev, Kevin Shattenkirk, Tyler Johnson, Yanni Gourde, Patrick Maroon, Cedric Paquette, Carter Verhaeghe, Erik Cernak, Ryan McDonagh, Mathieu Joseph, Jan Rutta, Mitchell Stephens, Braydon Coburn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Luke Schenn, Barclay Goodrow, Zach Bogosian, Blake Coleman, Alexander Volkov, Curtis McElhinney, and Scott Wedgewood: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the loyal fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning, for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions; and (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the chairman and governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Vinik; (B) the vice president and general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Julien BriseBois; and (C) the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jon Cooper.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 767 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26 (legislative day, October 19), 2020 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

Whereas, on September 28, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning (referred to in this preamble as the Lightning ) won the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the 2020 Stanley Cup Final is the second Stanley Cup Final won by the Lightning in the 29 years that the franchise has competed in the National Hockey League; Whereas the Lightning won the 2020 Eastern Conference title, and the Prince of Wales Trophy, won for the third time by the franchise, by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Islanders to advance to the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the Lightning defeated the 2020 Western Conference champion, the Dallas Stars, in the Stanley Cup Final, clinching the series with 4 wins and only 2 losses; Whereas the Lightning showed resilience and sacrifice during the COVID–19 pandemic by competing in the delayed playoff tournament in secure zones, sequestered from outsiders for 2 months and away from family; Whereas millions of fans watched the Lightning during the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs as the franchise won the Stanley Cup Final for the second time; Whereas Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman— (1) led all defensemen in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs with 10 goals and 12 assists; and (2) won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs; Whereas Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov— (1) was the leader in points and assists in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs; and (2) set a new Lightning franchise record for most points in a single postseason; and Whereas the following entire Lightning roster contributed to the Stanley Cup victory: Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, Alexander Killorn, Anthony Cirelli, Ondrej Palat, Mikhail Sergachev, Kevin Shattenkirk, Tyler Johnson, Yanni Gourde, Patrick Maroon, Cedric Paquette, Carter Verhaeghe, Erik Cernak, Ryan McDonagh, Mathieu Joseph, Jan Rutta, Mitchell Stephens, Braydon Coburn, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Luke Schenn, Barclay Goodrow, Zach Bogosian, Blake Coleman, Alexander Volkov, Curtis McElhinney, and Scott Wedgewood: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the loyal fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning, for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions; and (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the chairman and governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Vinik; (B) the vice president and general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Julien BriseBois; and (C) the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jon Cooper.