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III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Schmitt , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants is causing a crisis at the southern border.

Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants at the southern land border of the United States constitutes a crisis.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 46 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

1. Time for reading of legislation (a) In general It shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) Point of order (1) In general Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). A motion to table the point of order shall not be in order. (2) Waiver Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (c) Constitutional authority This resolution is adopted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 49 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mr. Hawley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services February 15, 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Chinese Communist Party’s espionage mission to send a surveillance balloon across the United States, in violation of international law, is unacceptable and should be condemned.

Whereas, on January 28, 2023, the Chinese Communist Party flew a balloon aircraft into United States airspace in Alaska to conduct surveillance; Whereas, on January 31, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon reentered United States airspace over Idaho; Whereas, on February 1, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Montana; Whereas, on February 2, 2023, the Department of Defense confirmed its detection and tracking of the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon ; Whereas, on February 3, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Missouri; and Whereas, at 2:39 p.m. on February 4, 2023, the United States military shot down the Chinese surveillance balloon using a single AIM–9X air-to-air missile fired from a F–22 Raptor off the coast of Surfside Beach, South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s invasion of United States airspace to conduct surveillance; (2) affirms that it is the policy of the United States to protect the sovereignty and integrity of United States airspace from foreign and hostile state actors, especially the People's Republic of China; and (3) calls on the President to be transparent with the American people and Congress regarding this latest spying incident and all other attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to conduct surveillance on United States citizens, territory, and assets.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 49 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mr. Hawley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Chinese Communist Party’s espionage mission to send a surveillance balloon across the United States, in violation of international law, is unacceptable and should be condemned.

Whereas, on January 28, 2023, the Chinese Communist Party flew a balloon aircraft into United States airspace in Alaska to conduct surveillance; Whereas, on January 31, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon reentered United States airspace over Idaho; Whereas, on February 1, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Montana; Whereas, on February 2, 2023, the Department of Defense confirmed its detection and tracking of the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon ; Whereas, on February 3, 2023, the Chinese surveillance balloon was seen over Missouri; and Whereas, at 2:39 p.m. on February 4, 2023, the United States military shot down the Chinese surveillance balloon using a single AIM–9X air-to-air missile fired from a F–22 Raptor off the coast of Surfside Beach, South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s invasion of United States airspace to conduct surveillance; (2) affirms that it is the policy of the United States to protect the sovereignty and integrity of United States airspace from foreign and hostile state actors, especially the People's Republic of China; and (3) calls on the President to be transparent with the American people and Congress regarding this latest spying incident and all other attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to conduct surveillance on United States citizens, territory, and assets.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 53 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Lee , and Mrs. Britt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Establishing a Women’s Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

Whereas males and females possess unique and immutable biological differences that manifest prior to birth and increase as they age and experience puberty; Whereas biological differences between the sexes mean that only females may get pregnant, give birth, and breastfeed children; Whereas biological differences between the sexes mean that males are, on average, larger in size and possess greater body strength than females; Whereas biological differences between the sexes can expose females to more harm than males from specific forms of violence, including sexual violence; Whereas women have achieved inspirational and significant accomplishments in education, athletics, and employment; and Whereas recent misguided court rulings related to the definition of sex have led to endangerment of spaces and resources dedicated to women, thereby necessitating clarification of certain terms: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate reaffirms that— (1) for the purposes of Federal law, the sex of an individual means his or her biological sex (either male or female) at birth; (2) for the purposes of Federal laws addressing sex, the terms woman and girl refer to human females, and the terms man and boy refer to human males; (3) for the purposes of Federal law, the word mother means a parent of the female sex and father is defined as a parent of the male sex; (4) there are important reasons to distinguish between the sexes with respect to athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, restrooms, and other areas, particularly where biology, safety, and privacy are implicated; (5) policies and laws that distinguish between the sexes are subject to intermediate constitutional scrutiny and permitted when they serve an important governmental objective and are substantially related to achieving that objective; and (6) for the purposes of complying with Federal laws that require State and local government agencies to collect or report data disaggregated by sex, such as Federal antidiscrimination laws, agencies are required to base such data on the biological sex of individuals at birth.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 54 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mr. Booker (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Padilla , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month .

Whereas music has been present in every known human culture throughout history and modern times; Whereas music is one of the most important manifestations of the cultural heritage of the United States, as music embodies our national identity and illustrates our shared history; Whereas music education helps communities share ideas and values among cultures and generations, promoting a more cooperative and inclusive citizenry; Whereas singing has existed in classrooms in the United States since before the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Whereas, in 1838, music as its own curriculum was first adopted by public authority in the public schools of Boston, Massachusetts; Whereas the development of a musical people has been and remains dependent on a public commitment to the teaching of music in all schools; Whereas State legislatures and educational agencies have supported music as part of the regular school curriculum; Whereas the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 1802) identified music as part of a well-rounded education; Whereas music is a means for exploring the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of the human experience; Whereas music holds intrinsic value as an art form, providing opportunity for self-expression, fellowship, and spiritual fulfillment; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music programs promotes student engagement, leading to improved social and academic outcomes, particularly for at-risk students; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music programs also promotes cognitive, social, and emotional development, exercising skills valuable to the workforce such as motivation, attentiveness, self-discipline, teamwork, persistence, empathy, respect, and leadership; and Whereas students attending public school in urban or rural communities, public schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families, and public schools that are majority Black, Hispanic, or Native American, experience the most inequity in access to music education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Music in Our Schools Month ; and (2) recognizes— (A) the fundamental importance of music to the culture of the United States; (B) the long history of music as an integral part of the schools in the United States; (C) the disparate access to high-quality music education that exists across the United States; and (D) the need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2023 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Whereas, on February 14, 2018, a mass shooting that took the lives of 17 teachers and students took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by this tragedy; Whereas the Parkland community has shown strength, compassion, and unity over the past 5 years; and Whereas February 14, 2023, marks 5 years since the horrific attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery; (3) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community; and (4) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 61 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2023 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Carper , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day .

Whereas it is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating with and without technology; Whereas speech and debate education offers students myriad forms of public speaking through which students may develop talent and exercise unique voice and character; Whereas speech and debate education gives students the 21st century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; Whereas critical analysis and effective communication allow important ideas, texts, and philosophies the opportunity to flourish; Whereas personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, question, and dissent with reason and compassion; Whereas students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work; Whereas teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, afterschool, and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and opportunities; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact of providing people of the United States with the confidence and preparation to both discern and share views; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy; Whereas the National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of speech and debate education and the integration of speech and debate education across grade levels and disciplines: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2023 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary.

Whereas, in 1839, Saint Jeanne Jugan brought a blind, paralyzed woman in from the cold and placed the woman in Saint Jeanne Jugan's own bed; Whereas, in 1841, the family of Saint Jeanne Jugan and other women who helped care for the growing number of individuals in need that arrived at the doorstep of Saint Jeanne Jugan relocated to a larger home in order to house more individuals in need; Whereas Saint Jeanne Jugan and the other caregivers took the form of a religious community, first calling themselves the Servants of the Poor and later the Little Sisters of the Poor; Whereas Saint Jeanne Jugan was elected Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of the Poor; Whereas the Little Sisters of the Poor received diocesan approval on May 29, 1852; Whereas Pope Pius XI recognized the Little Sisters of the Poor as a Pontifical Institute on July 9, 1854; Whereas Pope Leo XIII approved of the Constitutions of the Little Sisters of the Poor on March 1, 1879, when there were 2,400 Little Sisters of the Poor in 9 countries; Whereas the congregation spread across Europe and North Africa before coming to the United States; Whereas, in February of 1873, the Little Sisters of the Poor came to Indianapolis, Indiana, and opened a small home on Kentucky Avenue; Whereas, in the spring of 1878, the Little Sisters of the Poor received a permit to construct a new building to support the large demand for their assistance; Whereas the cornerstone for the new home of the Little Sisters of the Poor was completed in 1878, and Bishop Silas Francis Marean Chatard dedicated the building in 1879; and Whereas the Little Sisters of the Poor have provided food, shelter, and medical care to the Indianapolis, Indiana, community since 1873: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Little Sisters of the Poor should be commended for its philanthropy, the care it provides for the aging poor, and its dedication to the care of those in need, all of which have been vital to the health and well-being of the at-risk community in Indiana; (2) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor continues to enrich the United States and the world through— (A) dedication to the health and wellness of those who are unable to provide for themselves; and (B) service to the community; and (3) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor should be recognized, emulated, and celebrated, especially during February 2023, which marks 150 years of service to the Indianapolis, Indiana, community by the Little Sisters of the Poor.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2023 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. GossJankowski , Cr. No. 21-123, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. GossJankowski , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 70 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2023 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Tuberville , Mrs. Britt , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day .

Whereas George Washington Carver was one of the greatest agricultural scientists and humanitarians in the United States in the 20th century; Whereas George Washington Carver was born enslaved in Missouri circa 1864 and eventually pursued higher education at Simpson College in Iowa; Whereas George Washington Carver was the first Black student and first Black faculty member at Iowa State University and later earned international renown at Tuskegee University in Alabama where he served as a faculty member for more than 45 years and as Agricultural Director; Whereas George Washington Carver gained an international reputation for his research, teaching, and outreach and created hundreds of agricultural products, including new varieties of peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and other crops; and Whereas the humanitarian efforts of George Washington Carver changed the lives of countless farmers and families in poverty: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day to celebrate and commemorate the enduring legacy and contributions of George Washington Carver to the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toA RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives.

1. Quarterly Senate blood donation drives (a) Authorization (1) In general During calendar year 2023, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with a partnering blood donation organization, is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive once every quarter in room G–50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building. (2) Date selection The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate— (A) identify the dates for quarterly blood donation drives conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) select the partnering blood donation organization for each such drive. (b) Implementation Physical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, each blood donation drive authorized under subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 79 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2023 Mr. Scott of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.

Whereas, as of August 2022, drug overdoses during the previous 12 months claimed a reported 101,552 lives in the United States; Whereas countless families in the United States are now facing the unimaginable pain of losing a child, mother, father, sibling, or loved one taken by deadly, illegal fentanyl; Whereas the life expectancy in the United States has dropped to its lowest point in 2 decades, in part because of street drugs like fentanyl; Whereas fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin, and is considered the deadliest drug threat in the United States; Whereas drug traffickers use illicit fentanyl to produce fake and counterfeit pills; Whereas drug traffickers are using fentanyl-laced fake and counterfeit pills to exploit the opioid crisis in the United States; Whereas those illicit drugs are primarily made in secret factories in Mexico with chemicals mostly from China; Whereas, without laboratory testing, there is no safe way to know how much fentanyl is concentrated in a pill or powder; Whereas the Drug Enforcement Agency has issued warnings about brightly colored fentanyl-laced pills being used to target young individuals in the United States; Whereas less than 2 milligrams is considered a deadly dose of fentanyl; Whereas the Drug Enforcement Agency announced that in 2022 alone, the Drug Enforcement Agency seized over 379,000,000 doses of potentially deadly fentanyl, enough to kill every individual in the United States, which included— (1) more than 50,600,000 fentanyl-laced pills; and (2) 10,000 pounds of fentanyl powder; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 17,000 pounds of fentanyl in fiscal year 2022; Whereas fentanyl has also been found in street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine; and Whereas, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl-related poisonings are currently the leading cause of death for individuals in the United States ages 18 to 49: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) applauds the work of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for their work in combating the fentanyl crisis; (2) applauds the work of treatment and recovery organizations that help individuals with substance use disorder; (3) encourages all individuals to only use medication prescribed by their physician; (4) encourages individuals suffering from substance use disorder to seek assistance; and (5) designates February 26, 2023, through March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 80 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2023 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating February 2023 as Hawaiian Language Month or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month .

Whereas the Hawaiian language, or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i— (1) is the Native language of Native Hawaiians, the aboriginal, Indigenous people who— (A) settled the Hawaiian archipelago as early as 300 A.D., over which they exercised sovereignty; and (B) over time, founded the Kingdom of Hawai‘i; and (2) was once widely spoken by Native Hawaiians and non-Native Hawaiians throughout the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, which held one of the highest literacy rates in the world prior to the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1893 and the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i; Whereas the Republic of Hawai‘i enacted a law in 1896 effectively banning school instruction in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, which led to the near extinction of the language by the 1980s when fewer than 50 fluent speakers under 18 years old remained; Whereas, since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a grassroots revitalization of their Native language, launching a number of historic initiatives, including— (1) ‘Aha Pūnana Leo’s Hawaiian language immersion preschools; (2) the Hawaiian language immersion program of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education; and (3) the Hawaiian language programs of the University of Hawai‘i system; and Whereas the Hawaiian language revitalization movement inspired systemic Native language policy reform, including— (1) the State of Hawai‘i recognizing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i as an official language in the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i in 1978; (2) the State of Hawai‘i removing the 90-year ban on teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in public and private schools in 1986; (3) the enactment of the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ) in 1990, which established the policy of the United States to preserve, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages; and (4) the State of Hawai‘i designating the month of February as ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month to celebrate and encourage the use of the Hawaiian language: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates February 2023 as Hawaiian Language Month or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month ; (2) commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ); and (3) urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 83 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2023 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Merkley , Mr. King , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Smith , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Coons , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Kelly , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Sanders , and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week .

Whereas school counselors are more important now than ever, as the COVID–19 pandemic has magnified the mental health crisis among the youth of the United States; Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated February 6 through 10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week ; Whereas school counselors have long advocated for all students; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding students through academic learning, social and emotional development, and career exploration; Whereas personal and social growth can help lead to increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are ready for both college and careers; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in making students aware of opportunities for financial aid and college scholarships; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school climate, resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in their communities and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas a school counselor is one of the few professionals in a school building who is trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 408 to 1, almost twice the 250 to 1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week will increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of February 6 through 10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 85 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2023 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 1, 2023, 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 2022, 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 2020–2021 school year, the Department of Education reported that there were more than 7,200,000 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 March 1, 2023, 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 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 93 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Hagerty. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Ossoff, Mrs. Fischer, and Mrs. Hyde-Smith.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2023 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Memorializing those lost to the COVID–19 pandemic.

Whereas the first Monday in March is recognized as COVID–19 Victims Memorial Day ; Whereas SARS–CoV–2 is a coronavirus that causes COVID–19 disease (referred to in this preamble as COVID–19 ); Whereas, in late 2019, COVID–19 emerged and began to spread throughout the world, creating a pandemic that has had a catastrophic impact on human life, communities, and the economy of the United States; Whereas, in March 2020, communities in the United States began to experience increased death due to the COVID–19 pandemic, and families lost parents, siblings, children, friends, and neighbors to the virus; Whereas, beginning in 2020, many across the United States were, and continue to be, personally impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic, including mourning their loved ones or suffering from the unknown long-term health implications of the virus; Whereas, by the end of February 2023, there had been more than 100,000,000 known cases of COVID–19 in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 1,100,000 individuals tragically lost their lives due to illness related to COVID–19; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color, individuals with disabilities, individuals with weakened immune systems, individuals with other risk factors, such as physical or mental comorbidities, and individuals living in congregate settings, such as long-term care facilities and prisons; Whereas frontline and essential workers and health care and public health professionals have taken selfless actions to protect their neighbors and communities, support struggling local economies, and find innovative ways to provide services; Whereas local, State, Tribal, and Federal Government entities have provided critical support to businesses, communities, and the people of the United States in need; and Whereas each life lost to the COVID–19 pandemic and each sacrifice made shall never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) will memorialize those lost to the COVID–19 pandemic; (2) recognizes the suffering of those who contracted the SARS–CoV–2 virus and those who continue to struggle with the ongoing impacts of the COVID–19 pandemic; and (3) expresses support for the annual designation of the first Monday in March as COVID–19 Victims Memorial Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 96 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2023 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Hickenlooper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Whereas there are over 13,000,000 women-owned businesses in the United States; Whereas women-owned businesses— (1) employ more than 10,900,000 people in the United States; (2) generate nearly $1,900,000,000,000 in revenue annually; (3) have grown at nearly twice the national average; and (4) have grown from 4.6 percent to 42 percent of all businesses in the United States between 1972 and 2019; and Whereas women entrepreneurs founded nearly 40 percent of new businesses in 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy of the United States; (2) commends the exceptional entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners in the United States; and (3) celebrates women entrepreneurs in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 98 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2023 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Declaring March 8, 2023, as National Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day .

Whereas Emily Howell Warner (referred to in this preamble as Emily Warner ) of the State of Colorado is a celebrated female airline pilot with a proud legacy of promoting gender equality in all professions; Whereas, 50 years ago, Emily Warner shattered the glass ceiling of the airline flight deck in the United States when she was hired by Frontier Airlines to be the first modern female airline pilot, opening the sky for other female airline pilots; Whereas, in 1974, Emily Warner became the first female member of the Air Line Pilots Association, International; Whereas, in 1976, Emily Warner became first female airline captain in the United States; Whereas Emily Warner was a founding member of— (1) the Colorado Pilots Association; (2) the International Society of Women Airline Pilots; and (3) the Friends of the Granby/Grand County Airport; Whereas the Frontier Airlines uniform worn by Emily Warner hangs in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum; Whereas, in 1994, Emily Warner was honored by Colorado Legislature Resolution 94–29, entitled Honoring Captain Emily Warner of the Achievements in Aviation History ; Whereas Emily Warner has been inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, the National Women's Hall of Fame, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the Irish-American Hall of Fame, the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, and the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame; Whereas, in 2015, the Granby/Grand County Airport was renamed Emily Warner Field to honor the many contributions of Emily Warner to aviation; Whereas roughly 6 percent of airline pilots in the United States are women; and Whereas honoring the legacy of Emily Warner of breaking barriers for women in aviation requires continued dedication and commitments to ensuring greater representation of women in the airline pilot workforce and in all aviation careers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate does hereby declare March 8, 2023, as National Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 100 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2023 Mr. Budd (for himself and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To honor the life and death of James Thomas Broyhill, former Senator for the State of North Carolina.

Whereas James T. Broyhill was born in Lenoir, North Carolina, on August 19, 1927, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Whereas James T. Broyhill served as a prominent civic leader in Lenoir, North Carolina, and served in several roles at the furniture company of his father; Whereas James T. Broyhill served in the House of Representatives from 1963 to 1986, establishing a reputation for impeccable constituent services; Whereas, during his distinguished career in the House of Representatives, James T. Broyhill was the leading force behind the creation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; Whereas legislation introduced by James T. Broyhill designating the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail was enacted in September 1980; Whereas, on June 29, 1986, James T. Broyhill was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina, Jim Martin, to the Senate, where he served until November 4, 1986; Whereas, after his service in the Senate, James T. Broyhill served as chairman of the North Carolina Economic Development Commission, and then as the Secretary of Commerce of North Carolina before retiring from political life in 1991; and Whereas the community work of James T. Broyhill included serving as chairman and member of the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees, a member of the Board of Visitors of the Bowman Gray/Baptist Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Board of Visitors of the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University, and a member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Food Bank: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate— (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of James T. Broyhill, former Member of the Senate; (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of James T. Broyhill; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late James T. Broyhill.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 102 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 9, 2023 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Observing the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Leslie Wes Montgomery and commemorating his contributions to jazz music.

Whereas, on March 6, 1923, John Leslie Wes Montgomery (referred to in this resolution as Wes Montgomery ) was born to Frances and Tom Montgomery in Indianapolis, Indiana; Whereas Wes Montgomery was naturally gifted in the musical arts and became proficient on the 4- and 6-string guitar in his youth; Whereas Wes Montgomery was a self-taught musician and learned to play guitar by listening to recordings of jazz guitarist Charlie Christian; Whereas Wes Montgomery developed a unique fingerstyle playing technique uncommon to jazz guitarists in his day, using the thumb to play bass notes simultaneously with melodic lines; Whereas Wes Montgomery crafted diverse and unconventional rhythms that became a defining representation of bebop-style jazz guitar; Whereas Wes Montgomery became famous after performing in jazz clubs in Indianapolis and was later recruited to tour with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Whereas, in 1957, Wes Montgomery joined his brothers Buddy and Monk to perform with other bands and record music with Pacific Jazz Records; Whereas, following the release of Wes Montgomery’s albums The Wes Montgomery Trio and The Incredible Guitar of Wes Montgomery , Wes Montgomery’s music became famous internationally, and his band traveled extensively in Europe in the spring of 1965; Whereas, in 1967, Wes Montgomery’s album A Day in the Life was rated the premier album on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, 2nd on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, and 13th on the Billboard 200 chart; and Whereas, on June 15, 1968, Wes Montgomery passed at his home in Indianapolis: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the contributions of John Leslie Wes Montgomery to jazz music continue to enrich the music industry and inspire countless musicians across the world; and (2) the legacy of John Leslie Wes Montgomery as a great Hoosier musician should be recognized and celebrated, especially on March 6, 2023, which marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2023 Mr. King (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday .

Whereas the art of making sugar and syrup from the sap of the maple tree (also known as acer saccharinum) was developed by Native Americans of the Northeastern United States; Whereas the production of maple syrup in Maine has a seasonal window between January and May, which is when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day; Whereas Maine accounts for 17 percent of United States production of maple syrup and is the third largest producer among the States; Whereas Maine maple syrup producers make more than 575,000 gallons of syrup annually, generating more than $27,000,000 for the Maine economy; Whereas maple syrup production in Maine supports more than 560 full-time and part-time jobs that generate more than $17,300,000 in wages; Whereas Maine Maple Sunday has been observed for 40 years, with more than 100 sugarhouses participating from Aroostook to York County, Maine, and attracting thousands of visitors annually; Whereas Maine Maple Sunday is always observed the fourth Sunday in March; and Whereas on March 26, 2023, Maine maple syrup producers will host the 40th annual Maine Maple Sunday: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday ; and (2) recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of Maine.