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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 577 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6, 2022 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 2022 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month .

Whereas Parkinson’s disease— (1) affects 1,000,000 individuals in the United States; (2) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world; (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors; and (4) is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas it is estimated that, by the year 2037, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in the United States will nearly double, and the disease will cost the United States at least $79,000,000,000 annually; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can include dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of movement, freezing in place, inability to walk and maintain balance, speech difficulties, depression, losing the ability to swallow, and a variety of other symptoms; Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinson’s disease; and Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed to— (1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease; and (2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease today: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2022 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the country working to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6, 2022 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the University of Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball National Championship.

Whereas, on Monday, April 4, 2022, the University of Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team (referred to in this preamble as the Jayhawks ) defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels by a score of 72 to 69 in the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the “NCAA”) Basketball National Championship game in New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas the inventor of the game of basketball, James Naismith, was the first coach of the University of Kansas men's basketball program; Whereas the University of Kansas men's basketball program leads the NCAA in all-time wins; Whereas the 2022 NCAA Basketball National Championship victory by the Jayhawks is the fourth in the history of the University of Kansas men's basketball program, in addition to 2 National Basketball Championship titles awarded to the University of Kansas by the Helms Foundation; Whereas the Jayhawks were Big 12 Conference regular season champions and Big 12 Tournament champions; Whereas the Jayhawks finished the 2022 season with a 34–6 record; Whereas, in the 2022 NCAA Basketball National Championship game, the Jayhawks overcame a 15-point deficit at halftime, the largest deficit a winning team has ever overcome in the National Championship game in NCAA Basketball history; Whereas Ochai Agbaji scored 12 points and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four; Whereas 4 other players scored in the double-digits in the NCAA Basketball National Championship— (1) Christian Braun, a Kansas native, who scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds; (2) David McCormack, who scored 15 points and had 10 rebounds; (3) Jalen Wilson, who scored 15 points and had 4 rebounds; and (4) Remy Martin, who scored 14 points to help the Jayhawks win the NCAA Basketball National Championship; and Whereas Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Self won his second NCAA Basketball National Championship with the Jayhawks: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the University of Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team (referred to in this resolution as the Jayhawks ) for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball National Championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, and staff of the Jayhawks; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chancellor of the University of Kansas, Dr. Douglas Girod; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Kansas, Travis Goff; and (C) the Head Coach of the Jayhawks, Bill Self.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Purdue All-American Marching Band’s World's Largest Drum.

Whereas the World’s Largest Drum is a significant piece of the All-American Marching Band and an icon of Purdue University; Whereas, in 1921, All-American Marching Band Director Paul Spotts Emrick commissioned the World’s Largest Drum from the Leedy Corporation of Indianapolis; Whereas, in 1921, the World’s Largest Drum was the largest drum in existence and was displayed at the Indiana Statehouse and Indiana State Fair; Whereas it is a Purdue All-American Marching Band tradition to honor national leaders and heroes with the privilege to beat the World’s Largest Drum, with President Harry Truman, Gus Grissom, and Neil Armstrong being among those accepting the invitation; and Whereas the World’s Largest Drum is an essential element of the All-American Marching Band’s performances across Indiana, the United States, and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Purdue All-American Marching Band, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the construction of the World’s Largest Drum, continues to remain an important cultural and historical icon of Purdue University and the State of Indiana; (2) the World’s Largest Drum deserves recognition for the continued legacies of excellence and discipline exhibited by the World’s Largest Drum crew and the Purdue All-American Marching Band; and (3) continued admiration of the World’s Largest Drum exemplifies the spirit of ingenuity of the people of the United States to push the bounds of engineering and create new products.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 584 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2022 Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Congratulating Miss Emma Broyles of Alaska for being crowned Miss America 2022.

Whereas Emma Broyles was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and graduated from Service High School in 2019; Whereas Miss Broyles, an honors student and a biomedical sciences major at Arizona State University, plans to attend medical school and become a dermatologist; Whereas Miss Broyles, who has excelled at a wide range of musical activities from an early age, is pursuing a minor in voice performance; Whereas Miss Broyles applied her exceptional talents in the Miss Alaska 2021 competition; Whereas Miss Broyles was crowned Miss Alaska on June 17, 2021; Whereas Miss Broyles, as Miss Alaska, participated in the 100th Anniversary Miss America Competition (referred to in this preamble as the Competition ) alongside 50 outstanding young women from across the country; Whereas Miss Broyles was inspired by her older brother to choose Building Community through the Special Olympics as the theme of her social impact initiative; Whereas, during the talent segment of the Competition, Miss Broyles sang Let Me Be Your Star from the television show Smash ; Whereas, throughout the Competition, Miss Broyles spoke openly and courageously about her struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dermatillomania; Whereas Miss Broyles was crowned Miss America 2022 on December 16, 2021; Whereas Miss Broyles is the first Alaskan to be crowned Miss America in the 100-year history of the Competition; Whereas Miss Broyles is the first Korean-American to be crowned Miss America; and Whereas Alaskans take great pride in Miss Broyles’ victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates Miss Emma Broyles of Alaska for being crowned Miss America 2022; (2) celebrates historic achievement of Miss Broyles as the first Alaskan and first Korean-American to be crowned Miss America; and (3) commends Miss Broyles for inspiring young people and serving as a positive role model for millions of individuals in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2022 Mr. Carper submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 4 through April 8, 2022, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP ), the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have designated the week of April 4 through April 8, 2022, as National Assistant Principals Week ; Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 4 through April 8, 2022, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 587 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante on the fourth anniversary of her passing.

Whereas Jereima Jeri Bustamante (referred to in this preamble as Jeri Bustamante ) lived the American Dream; Whereas, after moving from Panama to the United States with her family, Jeri Bustamante— (1) attended Miami Beach Senior High School; and (2) earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University; Whereas Jeri Bustamante had a tireless work ethic and a passion for communication and paid for her education by working while enrolled in school; Whereas that tireless work ethic propelled Jeri Bustamante to professional success, beginning with an internship at a Miami television station and culminating in a period of service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott; Whereas the enthusiasm, compassion, tenacity, and vibrant energy of Jeri Bustamante are greatly missed by her family, friends, and coworkers; Whereas the spirit of Jeri Bustamante lives on through the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which aims to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their goals and pursue the American Dream through a college education; and Whereas April 8, 2022, marks 4 years since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante (referred to in this resolution as Jeri Bustamante ); (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; (3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains possible for any individual who, following the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 591 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022, as Venture Smith Freedom Day .

Whereas, in about 1729, Venture Smith was born free in West Africa and, in 1739, was seized from his home and enslaved in New England; Whereas 257 years ago, in the year 1765, Venture Smith, at the age of 36, purchased his freedom; Whereas Venture Smith went on to free his family from the bondage of slavery; Whereas Venture Smith became a successful landowner, businessman, and author in the United States, generations before Black Americans began to obtain constitutional, legal, social, and economic rights; Whereas, in November 1798, Venture Smith was the first African American to write and publish his own autobiography; Whereas Venture Smith was the first person to write and publish the phrase, My freedom is a privilege which nothing else can equal ; Whereas Venture Smith died a free man on September 19, 1805, in Connecticut; and Whereas April 10 would be an appropriate date to designate as Venture Smith Freedom Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day on April 10, which would recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom and going on to become a landowner, businessman, and author in Connecticut.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 592 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2022 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 6, 2022, 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 an individual with a disability or an older adult; Whereas an assistive technology service is any service that directly assists an individual 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 individuals in the United States, or almost 61,000,000 individuals, has a disability; Whereas, in the 2019–2020 school year, the Department of Education reported that there were more than 7,300,000 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 enables individuals with disabilities and older adults to be included in their communities and in inclusive classrooms and workplaces; Whereas assistive technology devices and services are necessities, not luxury items, for millions of individuals with disabilities and older adults, without which they would be unable to live in their communities, access education, or obtain, retain, and advance gainful, competitive, and 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 individuals 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) State financing 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 April 6, 2022, as “National Assistive Technology Awareness Day”; and (2) commends— (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication in serving individuals with disabilities who are in need of finding the proper assistive technology to meet their individual needs; and (B) professional organizations and researchers dedicated to facilitating the access and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2022 Mr. Hawley (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 10, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.

Whereas police officers, sheriffs and deputies, and other law enforcement officers serve and protect their communities with honor and sacrifice; Whereas all individuals in law enforcement put their lives on the line while serving and protecting their local communities; Whereas when violent crime increases, law enforcement officers and the communities they serve are directly impacted; Whereas, in the month of March 2022, Missouri experienced violent attacks against police officers, especially in rural areas; Whereas, in a 20-day period, 6 police officers in Missouri were shot in the line of duty, 3 of whom suffered injuries that were fatal; and Whereas these fallen officers include— (1) Corporal Benjamin Lee Cooper of the Joplin Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty on March 8, 2022, after attempting to take a suspect into custody; (2) Police Officer Jake Alexander Reed of the Joplin Police Department, who passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty on March 11, 2022, after attempting to take a suspect into custody; and (3) Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns of the Bonne Terre Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty on March 17, 2022, after responding to a disturbance: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses deep condolences for the Missouri police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; (2) recognizes the countless selfless and heroic actions carried out by local law enforcement officers; (3) expresses strong support for police officers and law enforcement officers in rural areas and across the United States that serve and protect their local communities; (4) recognizes the need to ensure that rural law enforcement departments have the proper equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect officers and the individuals in the communities they serve; (5) acknowledges the importance of honoring and remembering fallen police and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; and (6) expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer across the United States who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and whose sacrifice will not be forgotten.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2022 Mr. Hawley (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.

Whereas police officers, sheriffs and deputies, and other law enforcement officers serve and protect their communities with honor and sacrifice; Whereas all individuals in law enforcement put their lives on the line while serving and protecting their local communities; Whereas when violent crime increases, law enforcement officers and the communities they serve are directly impacted; Whereas, in the month of March 2022, Missouri experienced violent attacks against police officers, especially in rural areas; Whereas, in a 20-day period, 6 police officers in Missouri were shot in the line of duty, 3 of whom suffered injuries that were fatal; and Whereas these fallen officers include— (1) Corporal Benjamin Lee Cooper of the Joplin Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty on March 8, 2022, after attempting to take a suspect into custody; (2) Police Officer Jake Alexander Reed of the Joplin Police Department, who passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty on March 11, 2022, after attempting to take a suspect into custody; and (3) Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns of the Bonne Terre Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty on March 17, 2022, after responding to a disturbance: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses deep condolences for the Missouri police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; (2) recognizes the countless selfless and heroic actions carried out by local law enforcement officers; (3) expresses strong support for police officers and law enforcement officers in rural areas and across the United States that serve and protect their local communities; (4) recognizes the need to ensure that rural law enforcement departments have the proper equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect officers and the individuals in the communities they serve; (5) acknowledges the importance of honoring and remembering fallen police and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; and (6) expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer across the United States who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and whose sacrifice will not be forgotten.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Heinrich , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 18 through April 24, 2022, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week .

Whereas there are more than 134,000 osteopathic physicians and 33,800 osteopathic medical students in the United States; Whereas osteopathic physicians and medical students train at high-caliber schools of osteopathic medicine across the United States, including in rural communities; Whereas osteopathic physicians have made significant contributions to the United States healthcare system since the founding of the field of osteopathic medicine; Whereas osteopathic medicine emphasizes a patient-centered approach to healthcare, and osteopathic physicians play an important role in the United States healthcare system; Whereas osteopathic physicians have been critical in the fight against the coronavirus 2019 pandemic and have worked on the front lines treating patients; Whereas osteopathic physicians practice in all specialty areas and practice settings of medicine; Whereas osteopathic physicians and medical students in the United States are dedicated to improving the health of their communities through efforts to increase education and awareness and by delivering high-quality health services; and Whereas osteopathic physicians currently practice in every State: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 18 through April 24, 2022, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week ; (2) recognizes the contributions of osteopathic physicians to the United States healthcare system; and (3) celebrates the role that schools of osteopathic medicine play in training the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 597 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Padilla , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Luján , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program on the 30th anniversary of the program and celebrating its legacy of increasing diversity in the Federal Government and the private sector.

Whereas 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program (referred to in this preamble as HNIP ); Whereas the HNIP began with 24 interns in the summer of 1992 and has grown to a year-round internship program for Hispanic and underrepresented students, placing over 500 interns every year in multiple Federal agencies; Whereas, in 2020, the Hispanic population accounted for 62,100,000, or 18.7 percent, of the total United States population; Whereas, according to the Annual Report to the President on Hispanic Employment in the Federal Government for Fiscal Year 2018 by the Office of Personnel Management, only 9.1 percent of Federal employees were Hispanic and only 3.3 percent were in Senior Executive Service positions; Whereas the HNIP has been cited in the Hispanic Nine Point Plan by the Office of Personnel Management as a resource to increase the recruitment of Hispanic interns in the Federal Government; and Whereas the HNIP has produced over 14,000 alumni who are now in the Federal Government, State or local government, and private industry: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program (referred to in this resolving clause as HNIP ) for 30 years of providing internship opportunities to Hispanic and underrepresented students attending Hispanic-serving institutions and other institutions of higher education; (2) congratulates all HNIP alumni who continue to make a difference in the communities of the United States; and (3) encourages the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to continue to support and inspire future Hispanic and underrepresented leaders.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Tester , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Smith , Mr. Carper , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Booker , Ms. Hassan , Mr. King , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.

Whereas almost 2,600,000 individuals demonstrate courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the reserves or active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas 35.9 percent of active duty members of the Armed Forces have children; Whereas approximately 2,000,000 military children have experienced a parental deployment since September 11, 2001; Whereas no one feels the effect of deployments more than the children of deployed members of the Armed Forces; Whereas approximately 2,300,000 children under the age of 18 live with a veteran who is disabled; Whereas more than 25,000 military children have experienced the death of a military parent since September 11, 2001; Whereas the daily struggles and personal sacrifices of children of members of the Armed Forces are too often unnoticed; Whereas countless children live with a parent who is a member of the Armed Forces and who bears a visible or invisible wound of war; Whereas the children of members of the Armed Forces are a source of pride and honor to the people of the United States, and it is fitting that the United States recognize the contributions and celebrate the spirit of such children; Whereas the National Month of the Military Child, observed in April of each year, recognizes military children for their sacrifices and contributes to demonstrating the unconditional support of the United States for members of the Armed Forces; Whereas, in addition to programs of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to support military families and military children, various programs and campaigns have been established in the private and nonprofit sectors to honor, support, and thank military children by fostering awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices and the challenges that these children face; and Whereas a month-long salute to military children encourages support for the organizations and campaigns established to provide direct support for military children and families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) joins the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that such children share in the burden of protecting the United States; and (2) urges the people of the United States to join the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 600 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Casey , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Padilla , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Luján , Ms. Smith , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day, honoring workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace, and recognizing the importance of strengthening worker health and safety protections.

Whereas 4,764 workers were killed in the United States due to job-related traumatic injuries in 2020, and 120,000 workers die in the United States each year from job-related diseases; Whereas, each day, in total, an average of 340 workers die from job-related injuries and illnesses in the United States; Whereas, annually, there are more than 3,200,000 occupational injuries in the United States; Whereas tens of thousands of individuals in the United States with workplace-related injuries or illnesses have become permanently disabled; Whereas the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (referred to in this preamble as OSHA ), the primary Federal agency that establishes and enforces workplace health and safety standards— (1) only has sufficient resources to inspect each establishment within the jurisdiction of OSHA once every 236 years; and (2) must receive the resources necessary to adequately protect the health and safety of workers in the United States; Whereas workers continue to face serious risks of injury, illness and death from COVID-19, infectious diseases, heat exposure, and workplace violence; Whereas millions of workers have been infected with COVID-19, and thousands of workers in the United States alone have died from COVID-19; Whereas these injuries, illnesses, and deaths are preventable; and Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day— (1) allows the people of the United States to honor and remember victims of workplace-related injuries and disease; and (2) reminds the people of the United States to strive for better safety and health protections for workers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace; (2) recognizes the importance of strengthening worker health and safety standards to secure the safe workplaces workers deserve; (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, employers, community and worker organizations, professional associations, and academic institutions to support activities increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and (4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Workers' Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 601 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Smith , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Manchin , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 5, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Whereas Arbor Day was founded on April 10, 1872, to recognize the importance of planting trees; Whereas Arbor Day is a time to recognize the importance of trees and an opportunity for communities to gather and plant for a greener future; Whereas Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; Whereas participating in Arbor Day activities promotes civic participation and highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees and vegetation; Whereas such activities provide an opportunity to convey to future generations the value of land and stewardship; Whereas working forests have contributed to an increase in the number of trees planted in the United States and are sustainably managed, with less than 2 percent of working forests nationally harvested each year; Whereas a key factor in preventing forest conversion and deforestation is keeping forests productive; Whereas working forests are a critical part of a nature-based solution to climate change, and by providing a continuous cycle of growing, harvesting, and replanting, active forest management maximizes the ability to sequester and store carbon and improves forest resilience; Whereas private forests play an important role in conserving at-risk and declining species, and collaborative conservation efforts can benefit species while also helping to keep forests as forests; Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications—from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber—and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions; Whereas the Arbor Day Foundation and the Tree City USA program have been committed to greening cities and towns across the country since 1976, and, in that time, more than 3,600 communities have made the commitment to becoming Tree City USA communities; Whereas Tree City USA communities are home to more than 153,000,000 individuals in the United States who are dedicated to core standards of sound urban forestry management and who dedicate resources and time to urban forestry initiatives, which helps make their communities and our country a better place to live; Whereas National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year; and Whereas April 29, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes April 29, 2022, as National Arbor Day ; (2) celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day; (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 601 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Smith , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Manchin , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Whereas Arbor Day was founded on April 10, 1872, to recognize the importance of planting trees; Whereas Arbor Day is a time to recognize the importance of trees and an opportunity for communities to gather and plant for a greener future; Whereas Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; Whereas participating in Arbor Day activities promotes civic participation and highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees and vegetation; Whereas such activities provide an opportunity to convey to future generations the value of land and stewardship; Whereas working forests have contributed to an increase in the number of trees planted in the United States and are sustainably managed, with less than 2 percent of working forests nationally harvested each year; Whereas a key factor in preventing forest conversion and deforestation is keeping forests productive; Whereas working forests are a critical part of a nature-based solution to climate change, and by providing a continuous cycle of growing, harvesting, and replanting, active forest management maximizes the ability to sequester and store carbon and improves forest resilience; Whereas private forests play an important role in conserving at-risk and declining species, and collaborative conservation efforts can benefit species while also helping to keep forests as forests; Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications—from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber—and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions; Whereas the Arbor Day Foundation and the Tree City USA program have been committed to greening cities and towns across the country since 1976, and, in that time, more than 3,600 communities have made the commitment to becoming Tree City USA communities; Whereas Tree City USA communities are home to more than 153,000,000 individuals in the United States who are dedicated to core standards of sound urban forestry management and who dedicate resources and time to urban forestry initiatives, which helps make their communities and our country a better place to live; Whereas National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year; and Whereas April 29, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes April 29, 2022, as National Arbor Day ; (2) celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day; (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 606 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2022 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day .

Whereas in order for the Federal Government to remain of the people, by the people, and for the people, individuals must take advantage of their right to vote; Whereas the right to vote is one of the most important rights of a citizen, and every effort should be made to promote voter registration at school so that students may begin participating in the foundation of the representative democracy of the United States; Whereas the legislature of Louisiana voted in 2002 to annually recognize the first Tuesday in May as Louisiana High School Seniors Voter Registration Day; and Whereas the purpose of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day is to allow students to register to vote at school to encourage their participation in making democracy work: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the first Tuesday in May as National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages school districts to— (A) register high school seniors of voting age on the first Tuesday in May; and (B) encourage students to make a lifelong commitment to civic participation in all areas of society by educating them on the importance of voting.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 607 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2022 Mr. King (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and May 5, 2022, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day .

Whereas children in the United States were already experiencing a public health crisis of mental and behavioral health before the additional challenges of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas a 2013 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that mental disorders affect between 13 and 20 percent of children each year and cost $247,000,000,000 annually; Whereas the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly ½ of adolescents (49.5 percent of the population aged 13 to 18) will experience a mental disorder; Whereas, in 2019, according to the Census Bureau, over 11 percent of children aged 3 to 17 received treatment or counseling from a mental health professional; Whereas suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24, and 90 percent of youth suicide deaths involve an underlying mental illness; Whereas, during the COVID–19 pandemic, increased isolation and collective trauma has led to an increase in demand for mental health services for children; Whereas, compared with 2019, the proportion of visits of children to emergency rooms for concerns relating to mental health increased between approximately 24 and 31 percent; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has laid bare the inequities in the mental health delivery system for all populations in the United States, specifically impacting children and adults who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences; and Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists, and acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness as early as possible is as important as ever: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of connecting children with appropriate mental and behavioral health services and supports; (2) seeks to create awareness for the additional challenges children and their families have faced during the COVID–19 pandemic due to isolation from family and peers, barriers to services, and exposure to traumas; (3) supports programs and services aimed at expanding access to care, building resiliency, and addressing trauma; and (4) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, educators, mental and behavioral health service providers, and others in their support for the mental health and well-being of children.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 608 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , Mr. Booker , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress about the need to stop excessive price increases by oil and gas companies and the importance of rapidly transitioning to a clean energy economy.

Whereas the war in Ukraine has once again highlighted that the dependence of the United States and our allies on fossil fuels threatens the national security of the United States and our allies; Whereas, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin, clean energy first emerged in the 1970s for energy security purposes; Whereas authoritarian regimes across the world are using fossil fuel revenue to support their regimes and to undermine freedom; Whereas, according to Dr. Jeff Colgan, countries that rely on oil and gas revenue are more likely to instigate military conflict; Whereas the Russian Federation's Ministry of Finance has reported that 40 percent of the Russian Federation's budget is derived from oil and gas production; Whereas Americans are suffering from high gasoline and energy prices that, according to the Energy Information Administration, have been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine; Whereas oil and gas companies are profiteering off of Russia's war in Ukraine by inflating gas prices at the expense of their consumers; Whereas oil and gas companies were reporting record profits even before raising gasoline prices in the wake of the war in Ukraine; Whereas the Energy Information Administration has reported that gasoline prices have remained high even after the price of oil has dropped; Whereas the biggest oil and gas companies have indicated that much of their record profits will be diverted to executives and shareholders; Whereas the Department of Defense has found that increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more frequent, intense, and unpredictable extreme weather conditions caused by climate change are exacerbating existing risks and creating new security challenges for United States interests; and Whereas energy efficiency and renewable energy from domestic manufacturers can come online more quickly and reliably than oil and gas production, which will ensure United States energy independence and help us maintain a safe and healthy climate: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) Congress and the Biden Administration must— (A) stop price gouging and excessive price increases by oil and gas companies; and (B) help consumers and small businesses that are being harmed by rising energy prices; and (2) the United States must transition to a clean energy economy as quickly as possible to protect our national security.