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III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 669 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Risch , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cassidy , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Braun , Mr. Graham , Mr. Tuberville , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Designating October 10, 2024, as American Girls in Sports Day .

Whereas athletic participation has an important, positive impact on young girls, improving their physical health, self-confidence, and discipline; Whereas women have been responsible for some of the greatest athletic feats in the sports history of the United States, from the Olympic games to professional competition; Whereas female athletes have served as inspirations for generations of women and girls; Whereas the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ) (referred to in this preamble as title IX ) marked a pivotal moment in the Federal support of girls in sports; Whereas title IX is under attack by the Biden Administration, which is moving to remove protections for biological women and girls in sports; Whereas there are fundamental biological differences between men and women that put women at a competitive disadvantage in sports and jeopardize their safety during competition; Whereas, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of biological men allowed to compete in women’s sports; Whereas, since 2003, biological men have displaced women and girls from over 950 championship titles, medals, scholarships, and records they should have rightfully won, including at least 28 women's sports titles in volleyball, swimming, mountain biking, track and field, weightlifting, and cycling; Whereas the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has instituted new policies to protect biological girls in sports and ensure that only student athletes whose biological sex is female will be allowed to compete in NAIA-sponsored women’s sports teams; Whereas it is imperative that women’s and girl’s opportunities to compete athletically are protected; and Whereas October 10th, as represented by the Roman numerals XX , signifies the female XX chromosomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes October 10, 2024, as American Girls in Sports Day ; (2) celebrates the impact of women on the sports culture and history of the United States; (3) recognizes the importance of title IX in protecting biological women in sports; and (4) calls on sports-governing bodies in the United States and abroad to protect biological women and girls in sports.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 671 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. King , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Daines , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Markey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Risch , Mr. Brown , Mr. Braun , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Carper , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Warren , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Luján , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Butler , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Scott of Florida , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Britt , Ms. Smith , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Welch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Young , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Moran , Mr. Reed , Mr. Thune , Mr. Ossoff , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Warner , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Fetterman , and Mr. Schmitt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Whereas a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 33,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 62,000,000 jobs; Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and Whereas April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States; (2) applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community of the United States; (3) recognizes that, in the face of significant challenges, the owners of small businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience; and (4) supports the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as National Small Business Week .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 674 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Moran , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Smith , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Butler , Mr. Luján , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Rounds , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes compared to any other group of people in the United States; Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average murder rate; Whereas, according to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, homicide was the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native females between 1 and 44 years of age; Whereas the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women released reports finding that 64 percent of trafficking survivors in Hawaii identified as being Native Hawaiian; Whereas little data exists on the number of missing American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered, and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is an example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) to demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 677 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2024 Mr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Carper , Mr. Peters , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Casey , Mr. Welch , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. King , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Butler , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Booker , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rubio , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have taken on many new challenges in recent years, including— (1) helping to address pandemic learning loss; (2) supporting the mental and behavioral health needs of students; and (3) navigating a changing classroom environment; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 6, 2024, through May 10, 2024, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 680 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Lee , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Tuberville , Ms. Ernst , and Mr. Barrasso ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide.

Whereas the Department of State designated Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization in October of 1997; Whereas the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, was tragic and horrific, and a reminder of the evil that motivates Hamas; Whereas Israel has the right to defend itself and its people; Whereas violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests have erupted on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide in response to Israel’s defense of itself and its people; Whereas, since April 18, 2024, more than 1,500 individuals have been arrested on campuses of institutions of higher education for engaging in violent, anti-Israel and anti-American protests; Whereas some reporting has identified many American flags torn, burned, and desecrated at these violent protests; Whereas thousands of patriotic law enforcement officials have spent countless hours protecting the people of the United States from the violence at these protests; Whereas violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protestors replaced the American flag at City College of New York with the Palestinian flag; Whereas patriotic New York Police Department officials removed the Palestinian flag and replaced it with an American flag; Whereas the American flag was taken down by violent anti-American and anti-Israel protestors at the University of North Carolina and replaced with a Palestinian flag, which was then taken down by patriotic law enforcement officials and interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, who restored the American flag to its rightful position; Whereas a group of violent anti-American and anti-Israel protestors thereafter attempted to take down the American flag again; Whereas a group of patriotic fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina protected the American flag from being desecrated and replaced with a Palestinian flag by violent, anti-American and anti-Israel individuals; Whereas the people of the United States celebrate these patriotic fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina and have sought to recognize and reward their heroic actions against the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel individuals; and Whereas fraternities can serve as institutions that promote patriotism, brotherhood, and overall support for the common good: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide; and (2) expresses its thanks for the patriotic actions of law enforcement in New York City and in Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, and fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 686 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2024 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 14th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2024; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to— (1) promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) empower young people; and (3) 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 celebrating 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 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting 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 2d Session S. RES. 691 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mr. Braun , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2024, 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 200 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 meaningfully improved during the past 50 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports designating May 17, 2024, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; (2) supports efforts— (A) to better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (referred to in this resolution as DIPG ) tumors; (B) to develop effective treatments for DIPG tumors; and (C) to provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG tumors and their families; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about— (A) DIPG 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 2d Session S. RES. 695 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2024 Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month .

Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually in the United States, 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, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways 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 May 2024 as 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 2d Session S. RES. 698 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2024 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. King , and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 9, 2024, as Veterans Get Outside Day .

Whereas, between 2000 and 2023, the Secretary of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Secretary of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to non-veterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 17.5 suicides per day in 2021; Whereas, despite a strong effort by Congress and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reduce veterans suicides, there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors has a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day on the second Saturday in June to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the National Park Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Month in June to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of Veterans Get Outside Day on June 9, 2024; and (2) encourages the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Director of the National Park Service to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day with National Get Outdoors Day and Get Outdoors Month of June 2024.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 701 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2024 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Whitehouse , and Ms. Lummis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, 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, while advancing the quality of life for all; 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 many public works professionals are first responders and 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 19 through May 25, 2024, 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 health, safety, and well-being of our 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 2d Session S. RES. 708 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Luján ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness.

Whereas on June 3, 1924, the Forest Service set aside 755,000 acres as the Gila Wilderness; Whereas this was the first designated wilderness in the United States and the world; Whereas this designation marked the beginning of a national system of wilderness areas and helped inspire the Wilderness Act of 1964 ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. ); Whereas Aldo Leopold, a Forest Service employee in New Mexico, worked to initiate a Federal wilderness concept in the backcountry of what is now the Gila National Forest; Whereas Arthur Carhart, a Forest Service employee, argued that wilderness recreation would help to develop individual and national character; Whereas the Apache and Mimbres people have been stewards of this land from time immemorial; and Whereas, 100 years later, the character of the Gila Wilderness remains without permanent human-built structures, protected and managed to preserve this condition, and the wilderness remains a place unrestrained by human development: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress commemorates the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Bennet , and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 17, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Whereas, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture, 3,370,000 producers, less than 2 percent of the population of the United States, provide high-quality food, fuel, and fiber to the United States and abroad; Whereas, according to the Economic Policy Institute, there are approximately 1,600,000 farmworkers in the United States; Whereas, according to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide among farmers is 3.5 times greater than among the general population; Whereas, according to the Mortality-Linked National Health Interview Survey, suicide rates among farmworkers are 1.4 times higher than rates across all other occupations; Whereas May is National Mental Health Awareness Month ; and Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists and acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness is as important as ever: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 29, 2024, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness; (2) recognizes the important role of individuals in agriculture as providers of high-quality products to the United States and the world; (3) seeks to create awareness for the unique challenges agricultural producers and workers face, such as weather unpredictability, labor intensity and shortages, farm succession, and fluctuating commodity and market prices; (4) highlights the resources available through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) of the Department of Agriculture in connecting agricultural producers and workers to stress assistance programs; and (5) encourages all to observe Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness for current and future agricultural producers and workers.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Whereas, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture, 3,370,000 producers, less than 2 percent of the population of the United States, provide high-quality food, fuel, and fiber to the United States and abroad; Whereas, according to the Economic Policy Institute, there are approximately 1,600,000 farmworkers in the United States; Whereas, according to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide among farmers is 3.5 times greater than among the general population; Whereas, according to the Mortality-Linked National Health Interview Survey, suicide rates among farmworkers are 1.4 times higher than rates across all other occupations; Whereas May is National Mental Health Awareness Month ; and Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists and acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness is as important as ever: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 29, 2024, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness; (2) recognizes the important role of individuals in agriculture as providers of high-quality products to the United States and the world; (3) seeks to create awareness for the unique challenges agricultural producers and workers face, such as weather unpredictability, labor intensity and shortages, farm succession, and fluctuating commodity and market prices; (4) highlights the resources available through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) of the Department of Agriculture in connecting agricultural producers and workers to stress assistance programs; and (5) encourages all to observe Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness for current and future agricultural producers and workers.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 2024 as American Stroke Month .

Whereas quick identification and treatment for stroke results in a higher chance of survival and reduces recovery time for individuals experiencing a stroke; Whereas treatment depends on the type of stroke someone is having, which must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional; Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency like a stroke, the right care, at the right time, at the right facility, is of the utmost importance; Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven measures to be applied to every patient, every time; Whereas, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 deaths each year; Whereas nearly 1/2 of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke; Whereas the F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and year-round, the Together to End Stroke initiative of the American Stroke Association strives to teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable, and beatable; and Whereas more research and education is needed to help prevent and treat stroke: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 2024 as American Stroke Month ; (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the Government and people of the United States to fighting stroke— (A) by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of stroke; (B) by supporting research on stroke; and (C) by improving access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability and mortality; (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, and possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and other entities, and the people of the United States who support American Stroke Month; and (4) encourages all individuals in the United States to familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on first sign of a stroke, dial 911 immediately in order to begin to reduce the devastating effects of stroke on the population of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 714 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mr. Kennedy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing and supporting individuals born with congenital disabilities or malformations due to thalidomide exposure.

Whereas July 14th, 2024, is National Thalidomide Survivor Awareness Day ; Whereas thalidomide is a sedative drug that was widely used in the late 1950s to treat nausea in pregnant women; Whereas thalidomide treatment resulted in irreversible side effects among babies, including stillbirths and congenital disabilities or malformations; Whereas such congenital disabilities or malformations include the shortening or absence of limbs, the malformation of hands and feet, sensory impairment, facial disfigurement, and damage to the brain, internal organs, and skeletal structure, among other disabilities; Whereas an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 children worldwide died at birth or were born with congenital disabilities or malformations attributable to thalidomide exposure; Whereas it is estimated that there are at least 20 survivors of thalidomide exposure in the State of Louisiana alone; Whereas thalidomide survivors face unique hardships requiring many to rely on adapted vehicles, electronic wheelchairs, and prosthetic limbs; Whereas the reliance on adaptive technologies imposes great financial burden on thalidomide survivors; Whereas thalidomide survivors are often unable to maintain full-time employment due to their impairments; Whereas the experience of thalidomide victims has greatly influenced the passage of modern drug safety laws; and Whereas thalidomide survivors have not received recognition or support from the Federal Government: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and supports individuals born with congenital disabilities or malformations due to thalidomide exposure; and (2) urges the recognition of such exposure in United States history and the long-term hardships affecting survivors of thalidomide exposure to this day.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 716 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2024 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , Mr. Welch , Mr. Reed , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Casey , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2024, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2024 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 43,000 individuals are killed and 76,000 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) 17,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving guns; (3) 24,000 individuals die by suicide using a gun; and (4) 500 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas 2023 was a deadly year for the United States, with an estimated 16,100 people killed in gun homicides or nonsuicide-related shootings; Whereas, in 2023, unintentional shootings by children surpassed 400 incidents for the first time ever, resulting in nearly 160 deaths annually; Whereas, by one count, in 2023 in the United States, there were 656 mass-shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas, nationwide, 87,000 military veterans died by gun suicide from 2002–2021; Whereas, every year in the United States, nearly 4,000 children and teens are killed by gun violence and 15,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas, approximately 9,300 people in the United States under 25 years of age die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas, on June 7, 2024, to recognize the 27th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2024 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day , in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 13, 2024, as National Seersucker Day , designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as Seersucker Thursday , and designating June 2024 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, with the help of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, revived the tradition in 2014; Whereas the Senate will remember the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s historic service as she shall forever remain a part of this tradition, which Senator Raphael Warnock will continue in her stead; 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; Whereas cotton is an important crop that producers in the United States, including 3,500 family farms in Georgia, strive to cultivate in the highest quality; and Whereas one of the 2 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 13, 2024, as National Seersucker Day ; (2) designates every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as Seersucker Thursday ; (3) designates June 2024 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 2d Session S. RES. 720 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Mr. Young (for Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating Trine University men’s basketball team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship.

Whereas, on March 16, 2024, the Trine University men’s basketball team (referred to in this resolution as the Thunder ) won the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Whereas, in its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, Trine University was selected as an at-large team and subsequently hosted the first and second weekends of the tournament, culminating in its championship win; Whereas Head Coach Brooks Miller has excelled during his 13 seasons with Trine University, having— (1) been named the 2023–2024 Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches; (2) a coaching record of 226 wins to 116 losses; (3) led the program to its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance; and (4) led the program to its first-ever NCAA Division III National Championship after a season record of 29 wins to 4 losses; Whereas Head Coach Brooks Miller has been supported by assistant coaches and staff; Whereas senior guard Cortez Garland gave an outstanding performance and was selected as the Most Outstanding Player, having led the team with 22 points in the championship game, scoring 17 points in the second half; Whereas, in the championship game, sophomore Nate Tucker scored 13 points, junior Aidan Smylie scored 12 points, junior Drew Moore scored 10 points, and senior Emmanuel Megnanglo pulled down a team-high of 8 rebounds, and the trio of Garland, Tucker, and Smylie were named to the All-Tournament Team; and Whereas the contributions of the players, coaches, support staff, and the entire Trine University community were instrumental in achieving this historic victory and provide inspiration for future generations of young athletes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Trine University men’s basketball team for its victory in the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championship; and (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the players, coaches, students, alumni, administration, and support staff that directly contributed to Trine University’s triumph.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 721 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Mr. Young (for Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Grace College Lancers women’s basketball team for winning the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association Division I National Championship.

Whereas, on March 23, 2024, the Grace College Lancers women’s basketball team (referred to in this preamble as the Lancers ) won the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as NCCAA ) Division I National Championship in Winona Lake, Indiana; Whereas, junior Peyton Murphy was named to the all-tournament team for her performance in the 2024 NCCAA Division I tournament; Whereas senior Maddie Ryman was named the tournament Most Outstanding Player; Whereas head coach Dan Davis has excelled during his 6 seasons with the Lancers; Whereas head coach Dan Davis has been aided by assistant coaches and staff; Whereas the Lancers are supported by members of the Grace College Athletics Department; Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory marked the first national title for the Lancers; Whereas the Lancers emerged from the semi-finals with a dramatic and close victory over the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks; Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory was the final game of the 15-year span of the role of Grace College as host of the NCCAA Division I National Championship; and Whereas the tradition of the Lancers of excelling in both athletics and academics continues to advance the sport of women’s basketball and provide inspiration for future generations of young athletes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Grace College Lancers women’s basketball team for its victory in the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I National Championship; and (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the players and coaches of the Grace College Lancers women’s basketball team, and students, alumni, administration, and support staff that directly contributed to the victory of Grace College in the National Christian College Athletic Association 2024 Division I National Championship.