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III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works professionals work around the clock to ensure the vital infrastructure, facilities, and services of communities to deliver dependable, sustainable, and resilient human needs that include the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals who represent Federal, State, and local governments and private sector organizations throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas public works first responders are the first to arrive and last to leave a natural disaster area or incident scene; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works professionals work around the clock to ensure the vital infrastructure, facilities, and services of communities to deliver dependable, sustainable, and resilient human needs that include the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals who represent Federal, State, and local governments and private sector organizations throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas public works first responders are the first to arrive and last to leave a natural disaster area or incident scene; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 225 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Commemorating the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and recognizing the race as the greatest spectacle in racing .

Whereas Sunday, May 28, 2023, will mark the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (referred to in this preamble as the Indianapolis 500 ); Whereas the Indianapolis 500 has occurred every year since 1911, except during the involvement of the United States in World Wars I and II from 1917 through 1918 and 1942 through 1945, respectively; Whereas the Indianapolis 500 is the largest single day sporting event in the world, with more than 300,000 fans packing the grandstands and the expansive infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day; Whereas radio coverage of the Indianapolis 500 dates back to 1922, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network was established in 1952; Whereas a radio broadcast of the entire Indianapolis 500 first began in 1953 and the radio broadcast reaches millions of listeners each year; Whereas Alice Greene, a copywriter at the Indianapolis-based radio station WIBC, coined the phrase the greatest spectacle in racing in 1954, and the phrase was made famous by broadcaster Sid Collins, who served as the voice of the Indianapolis 500 for nearly 3 decades; Whereas the Indianapolis 500 has played an integral part in the culture and heritage of— (1) Indianapolis, Indiana; (2) motorsports; and (3) the automotive industry in the United States and throughout the world; and Whereas the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a showcase of speed, human achievement, and the continuous pursuit of glory, and is a source of great pride for all citizens of Indiana: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race; and (2) recognizes the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race as the greatest spectacle in racing .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 226 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2023; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are— (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will— (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 226 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2023; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are— (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will— (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 1, 2023 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Braun , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2023, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (referred to in this preamble as DIPG ) tumors regularly affect 150 to 300 children in the United States each year; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children; Whereas DIPG tumors are the leading cause of pediatric brain cancer deaths; Whereas, with respect to a child who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor and receives treatment for a DIPG tumor, the median amount of time that the child survives after diagnosis is approximately 11 months; Whereas, with respect to an individual who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor, the rate of survival 5 years after diagnosis is approximately 2 percent; Whereas the average age at which a child is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor is between 5 and 10 years, resulting in a life expectancy approximately 70 years shorter than the average life expectancy in the United States; and Whereas the prognosis for children diagnosed with DIPG tumors has not improved during the past 50 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports designating May 17, 2023, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; (2) supports efforts— (A) to better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) to develop effective treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; and (C) to provide comprehensive care for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and their families; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about— (A) diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) pediatric brain cancer in general; and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance that research.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 233 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 1, 2023 Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Whereas, in the United States, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually, representing approximately 9 percent of the population; Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix; Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on the transportation infrastructure of the United States; Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness; Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness; Whereas approximately 87 percent of motorcycles operated on highways are operated in conjunction with other vehicles; Whereas motorcyclist fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle motorist fatalities; Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help decrease motorcycle crashes; and Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, and wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix; (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users; (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways; (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 1, 2023 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and May 11, 2023, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day .

Whereas children in the United States have been documented to have undergone an acute public health crisis of mental and behavioral health for many years, even before the additional challenges of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas a 2022 study found as many as 1 in 5 children in the United States have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on survey data from the Youth Risk behavior survey, estimate that, in 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42 percent) high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly 1 in 3 (29 percent) experienced poor mental health; 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, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is— (1) the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 14; (2) the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 24; and (3) the tenth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5 to 9; Whereas there has been a significant increase in demand for mental health services for children, including a more than 30 percent increase in mental health visits to emergency departments for children aged 12 to 17 from 2019 to April 2020; Whereas barriers exist to access to mental health delivery systems, particularly 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 providing 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 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 19, 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.

Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range of challenges, Whereas service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war; Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the United States since 1929; Whereas evidence-based research has shown that service dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits; Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to be working in the United States today; and Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs free of charge to United States veterans and individuals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, positive impact service dogs have on individuals with disabilities; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.

Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range of challenges, including— (1) post-traumatic stress disorder; (2) traumatic brain injury; (3) military sexual trauma; (4) epilepsy; (5) visual, hearing, and mobility impairments; and (6) other disabilities; Whereas service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for individuals who are deaf, see for individuals who are blind, and even sense changes in an individual’s body before a seizure; Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the United States since 1929; Whereas service dogs were legally recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ) to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability and have protections under the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) and 41705 of title 49, United States Code (commonly known as the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 ); Whereas evidence-based research has shown that service dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits, including enhanced mobility and independence and a reduction in the symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and suicidal ideation; Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to be working in the United States today, located in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Guam; and Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs free of charge to United States veterans and individuals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, positive impact service dogs have on individuals with disabilities; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 240 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2023 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 8, 2023, as National Seersucker Day , designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2023 as Seersucker Thursday , and designating June 2023 as Seersucker Appreciation Month .

Whereas seersucker was introduced to the United States in the South in the middle of the 19th century; Whereas seersucker suits were popularized in the United States in the early 1900s by New Orleans businessman Joseph Haspel at his Broad Street facility in New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas, as a lightweight, hard-wearing fabric, seersucker is mostly worn and enjoyed by the people of the United States during hot summer months; Whereas former Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi brought Seersucker Thursday to Congress in 1996, and after the day went unobserved in 2012 and 2013, then-Representative Bill Cassidy revived the tradition in the House of Representatives in 2014 and, with the help of Senator Dianne Feinstein, has continued the tradition ever since; Whereas the name seersucker originates from the Persian phrase shir-o-shakar , meaning milk and sugar , alluding to the alternating textures of the fabric; Whereas the seersucker textile is made of cotton, linen, or silk (or combinations thereof), woven on a loom with threads at different tensions, creating alternating stripes of smooth and puckered textures that do not lay flat on one's skin, which is what makes the fabric so breathable; and Whereas one of the two alternating stripes in seersucker is frequently in a color, typically blue, but sometimes gray, green, tan, red, pink, or another color, which, in combination with the white stripes, creates the iconic pattern so well known today: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 8, 2023, as National Seersucker Day; (2) designates every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2023 as Seersucker Thursday ; (3) designates June 2023 as Seersucker Appreciation Month ; (4) recognizes the contributions of the hard-working people of the United States through the wearing of seersucker, the unique warm weather clothing known as the working person’s uniform; (5) encourages Senators to support the objective of National Seersucker Day and Seersucker Thursday; (6) encourages local governments in the United States to build partnerships with local organizations and other members of the clothing industries and enthusiasts to promote the wearing of seersucker; and (7) invites the people of the United States to don their warm weather finest on National Seersucker Day and every Seersucker Thursday.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 241 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2023 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.

Whereas the Celebration Bowl is the event in which the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I’s 2 most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (referred to in this preamble as HBCUs ) conferences compete for the National Championship; Whereas the North Carolina Central University Eagles claimed the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship, and the Jackson State University Tigers won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship; Whereas, on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, the North Carolina Central University Eagles defeated Jackson State University with a 41 to 34 overtime victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia; Whereas this is the fourth HBCU Football Championship won by North Carolina Central University, following titles won in 1954, 2005, and 2006; Whereas North Carolina Central University Head Coach and alumnus Trei Oliver has achieved 5 conference championships and 3 Black College Football National Titles in his 20 years of coaching; Whereas North Carolina Central University quarterback Davius Richard and defensive back Khalil Baker were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2022 Celebration Bowl; Whereas quarterback Davius Richard sealed victory for the Eagles with a rushing touchdown and a successful extra point attempt by placekicker Adrian Olivo in overtime; and Whereas the 2022 Eagles are the third roster in North Carolina Central University football history to reach double-figure victories with 10 wins and 2 losses in a season: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Celebration Bowl; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of North Carolina Central University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye; (B) the Provost of North Carolina Central University, Dr. David H. Jackson; and (C) the Head Coach of the North Carolina Central University football team, Trei Oliver.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 242 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.

Whereas the Tennessee Valley Authority (referred to in this preamble as the TVA ) was created by Congress in 1933 to improve navigation along the Tennessee River, reduce the risk of floods and flood damage, provide low-cost electricity, and promote environmental stewardship and economic development in the region; Whereas the long-standing mission of the TVA, born during the Great Depression, is to improve the quality of life across a 7-State region, including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; Whereas the integrated management of the Tennessee River system by the TVA provides a wide range of benefits that include reliable, affordable, and resilient electrical power, flood control, improving water quality and supply, enhancing recreation, and protecting public land; Whereas the TVA has improved navigation of the Tennessee River system and facilitated river freight transportation; Whereas the TVA has reduced the risk of flood damage through the construction of locks, dams, and reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley; Whereas the TVA provides reliable, affordable, resilient, and clean electricity and has stimulated economic growth; Whereas the TVA continues to promote economic development by helping companies and communities attract investments that bring good jobs to the Tennessee Valley; and Whereas the TVA continues to pursue new ideas and innovate through the service of a committed and skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 ( 16 U.S.C. 831 et seq. ); (2) honors the accomplishments of the Tennessee Valley Authority in improving the quality of life for the citizens throughout the Valley by improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing reliable, affordable, resilient, and clean electricity throughout the Tennessee Valley; (3) recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority, and all its employees and retirees, for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; and (4) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to— (A) the Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, William Kilbride; and (B) the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Jeffrey Lyash.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 245 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2023 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2023, marks 7 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by this senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2023 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. King , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Booker , Mr. Tester , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of individuals in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, updated in November 2022 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, shows that outdoor recreation generated more than $862,000,000,000 in economic output in 2021, comprising approximately 2 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic product; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that, in 2021, the outdoor recreation sector grew 3 times faster than the overall economy of the United States, while also providing 4,500,000 jobs across the United States; Whereas the Great American Outdoors Act ( Public Law 116–152 ; 134 Stat. 682) provides billions of dollars to help eliminate the maintenance backlog on public lands and waters and fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation activities at the Federal, State, and local levels have seen a recent surge in participation; Whereas many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses that are cornerstones of rural communities, and outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; Whereas it is imperative that the United States ensure that access to outdoor recreation is available to all its people for generations to come; and Whereas June 2023 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2023 and year-round.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2023 Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,200 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 types of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2023 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month— (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 262 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 21, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

That a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate document, and that there be printed 250 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 266 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Mr. Paul (for himself, Mr. Hawley , Mr. Braun , Ms. Lummis , and Mr. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.

That it is the sense of the Senate that, pursuant to article 11 of the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, District of Columbia, on April 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; 34 U.N.T.S. 243), if the President determines it necessary to engage United States forces in hostilities in order to restore or maintain the security of the North Atlantic area as stated in article 5 of such treaty, such action does not supersede the constitutional requirement that Congress declare war or authorize the use of military force prior to the United States engaging in hostilities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 269 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Ricketts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 18, 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys , helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 269 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys , helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 22, 2023, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 270 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day .

Whereas leiomyosarcoma is a malignant sarcoma subtype, one of 70 to 100 such subtypes, that arises in smooth muscle and has several subtypes itself due to its vascularity and bone invasion; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is designated by the National Institutes of Health as a rare form of cancer; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is largely resistant to standard chemotherapy treatments, radiation treatments, and immunotherapy trials, with 40-year-old chemotherapy treatments still in use; Whereas leiomyosarcoma affects all age groups, including children, young adults, the middle-aged, and the elderly, and all genders; Whereas leiomyosarcoma is diagnosed in more than 2,000 individuals in the United States each year; Whereas, with respect to leiomyosarcoma, research and clinical trials remain complicated and extremely costly due to the difficulty of recruiting patients; Whereas survival and longevity for individuals with leiomyosarcoma has not significantly improved for at least 30 years; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of leiomyosarcoma patients; Whereas researchers continue to strive to improve quality of life for leiomyosarcoma patients, improve outcomes in clinical trials, and promote enhanced survivorship; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes the challenges faced by leiomyosarcoma patients; and (3) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States working to improve the quality of life of leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 272 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2023 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Vance , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Lee , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Young , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Budd , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Braun , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Whereas the Declaration of Independence announces the self-evident truth that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights ; Whereas the first of those unalienable rights is the right to life; Whereas modern science has illuminated our understanding of the humanity of unborn life; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States committed a grave error in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) (referred to in this preamble as Roe ), by inventing a constitutional right to abortion, thereby denying a class of innocent people their right to life; Whereas more than 63,000,000 unborn lives were lost to abortion under Roe; Whereas, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022) (referred to in this preamble as Dobbs ), corrected the grave error committed in Roe, by holding that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion and that Roe and Casey must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives ; Whereas many States have taken historic steps to protect unborn life since the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs; and Whereas many millions of people in the United States continue to press to protect unborn life and strengthen support for families charged with protecting that life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates 1 year since the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022) (referred to in this resolution as Dobbs ); (2) celebrates the millions of lives that will be saved as a result of the ruling in Dobbs; (3) commits to protecting the unalienable right to life and guarding unborn lives against lethal violence; (4) commits to supporting families, including new and expectant mothers and their children; and (5) commits to proclaiming the humanity of the unborn, consistent with the findings of modern science and the unswerving demands of justice.