S486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 2, 2011 office. But at the same time he was re- S. RES. 36 SENATE RESOLUTION 37—RECOG- ceiving tax-free workers’ compensation Whereas in a 1-year period, an estimated NIZING THE GOALS OF CATHOLIC benefits, he was also operating a snow 3,400,000 people in the United States reported SCHOOLS WEEK AND HONORING removal and lawn care business. being stalked, and 75 percent of victims re- THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS In addition, about 100 other claim- port that they were stalked by someone they OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE know; ants per year are prosecuted by the De- Whereas 81 percent of women who are UNITED STATES partment of Labor’s Office of Inspector stalked by an intimate partner are also Mr. VITTER (for himself, Ms. General because they received workers’ physically assaulted by that partner, and 76 LANDRIEU, and Mr. JOHANNS) submitted compensation and their retirement percent of women who are killed by an inti- the following resolution; which was pay. These are the so-called ‘‘double- mate partner were also stalked by that inti- considered and agreed to: dippers.’’ mate partner; S. RES. 37 Mr. President, as part of my effort to Whereas 11 percent of victims reported strengthen oversight of this program, I having been stalked for more than 5 years, Whereas Catholic schools in the United and 23 percent of victims reported having States have received international acclaim have asked the Government Account- been stalked almost every day; for academic excellence while providing stu- ability Office, along with Senator Whereas 1 in 4 victims reported that they dents with lessons that extend far beyond COBURN and Senator MCCASKILL, to were aware of email, instant messaging, the classroom; audit the FECA program and report on blogs or bulletin boards, internet sites, or Whereas Catholic schools present a broad the length of time individuals remain chat rooms being used against them by their curriculum that emphasizes the lifelong de- on the program, the number of recipi- stalkers, and 1 in 13 victims reported that velopment of moral, intellectual, physical, ents who exceed the standard Federal stalkers had used electronic devices to mon- and social values in the young people of the itor them; retirement age, and how the Federal United States; Whereas stalking victims are forced to Whereas Catholic schools in the United program compares to State workers’ take drastic measures to protect themselves, States today educate 2,119,341 students and compensation best practices. I expect including changing identity, relocating, maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 14 to these findings will lead to additional changing jobs, and obtaining protection or- 1; reform proposals as the bill proceeds ders; Whereas the faculty members of Catholic through the Senate. Whereas 1 in 7 victims has relocated in an schools teach a highly diverse body of stu- I also intend to work with stake- effort to escape a stalker; dents; Whereas approximately 130,000 victims re- Whereas the graduation rate for all Catho- holders to determine if changes in the ported having been fired or asked to leave a Federal Employees Retirement Sys- lic school students is 99 percent; job because of stalking, and about 1 in 8 em- Whereas 97 percent of Catholic high school tem, the FERS system, as opposed to ployed victims missed work because they graduates go on to college; the old Civil Service Retirement Sys- feared for their safety or were taking steps Whereas Catholic schools produce students tem are necessary to make sure that to protect themselves, such as seeking a re- strongly dedicated to their faith, values, workers’ compensation recipients straining order; families, and communities by providing an would be treated fairly when they are Whereas less than half of victims report intellectually stimulating environment rich stalking to police, and only 7 percent of vic- converted to FERS retirement benefits in spiritual character and moral develop- tims contacted a victim service provider, ment; and under this bill. shelter, or hotline; For example, this may require the Whereas in the 1972 pastoral message con- Whereas stalking is a crime under Federal cerning Catholic education, the National Department of Labor to administer the law and under the laws of all 50 States, the Conference of Catholic Bishops stated, ‘‘Edu- Thrift Savings Plan contributions for District of Columbia, and the territories of cation is one of the most important ways by recipients or to require Social Security the United States; which the Church fulfills its commitment to contributions from workers’ compensa- Whereas stalking affects victims of every the dignity of the person and building of race, age, culture, gender, sexual orienta- tion recipients. community. Community is central to edu- tion, physical and mental ability, and eco- cation ministry, both as a necessary condi- What is clear, however, is that this nomic status; tion and an ardently desired goal. The edu- program is in need of urgent reform. Whereas national organizations, local vic- cational efforts of the Church, therefore, The program is costing too much, in- tim service organizations, prosecutors’ of- must be directed to forming persons-in-com- fices, and police departments stand ready to jured workers are not being monitored munity; for the education of the individual assist stalking victims and are working dili- sufficiently and helped to return to Christian is important not only to his soli- gently to develop effective and innovative productive work, recipients who should tary destiny, but also the destinies of the be in the retirement system are instead responses to stalking; Whereas there is a need to improve the many communities in which he lives.’’: Now, receiving tax-free benefits, and some criminal justice system’s response to stalk- therefore, be it agencies have high claim rates, sug- ing through more aggressive investigation Resolved, That the Senate— gesting that safety improvements are and prosecution; (1) recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools needed. Whereas there is a need for increased avail- Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the For the sake of fairness and fiscal re- ability of victim services across the country, and such services must include programs tai- United States Conference of Catholic sponsibility, we must reform this pro- Bishops that recognizes the vital contribu- gram now. Not doing so is an affront to lored to meet the needs of stalking victims; and tions of thousands of Catholic elementary the thousands of Federal employees Whereas the Senate finds that ‘‘National and secondary schools in the United States; who enter the retirement system. It is Stalking Awareness Month’’ provides an op- and a disservice to those Federal and postal portunity to educate the people of the (2) commends Catholic schools, students, employees who truly need workers’ United States about stalking: Now, there- parents, and teachers across the United compensation benefits, and it is an un- fore, be it States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role they play in necessary burden on taxpayers. Resolved, That the Senate— (1) designates January 2011 as ‘‘National promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger f Stalking Awareness Month’’; future for the United States. (2) applauds the efforts of the many stalk- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS f ing victim service providers, police, prosecu- tors, national and community organizations, SENATE RESOLUTION 38—CON- SENATE RESOLUTION 36—RAISING and private sector supporters for their ef- GRATULATING BROOKLYN CEN- AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGING forts in promoting awareness about stalking; TER, MINNESOTA, ON ITS 100TH (3) encourages policymakers, criminal jus- PREVENTION OF STALKING BY tice officials, victim service and human serv- ANNIVERSARY. DESIGNATING JANUARY 2011 AS ice agencies, college campuses and univer- Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. ‘‘NATIONAL STALKING AWARE- sities, nonprofit organizations, and others to FRANKEN) submitted the following res- NESS MONTH’’ increase awareness of stalking and the avail- olution; which was considered and Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mrs. ability of services for stalking victims; and agreed to: (4) urges national and community organi- HUTCHISON, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. CHAMBLISS, zations, businesses in the private sector, and S. RES. 38 Mr. KOHL, and Mr. ISAKSON) submitted the media to promote awareness of the crime Whereas February 5, 2011, marks the 100th the following resolution; which was of stalking through ‘‘National Stalking anniversary of the establishment of Brook- considered and agreed to: Awareness Month’’. lyn Center, Minnesota;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:38 Oct 01, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S02FE1.REC S02FE1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE February 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S487 Whereas in the summer of 1852, individuals Whereas during the BCS National Cham- SENATE RESOLUTION 40—CON- came to Brooklyn Center and cleared rich, pionship Game, Lombardi Award winner GRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY tillable land to farm and build homes; Nick Fairley recorded 5 tackles, including 3 OF AKRON MEN’S SOCCER TEAM Whereas those industrious individuals tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 1 forced fum- ON WINNING THE NATIONAL quickly transformed Brooklyn Center into a ble, and was named the Bowl Championship COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIA- prosperous farming community, where Min- Series Defensive Player of the Game; nesotans grew and gathered harvests that fed TION DIVISION I MEN’S SOCCER Whereas running back Michael Dyer CHAMPIONSHIP countless families throughout the region; rushed for 143 yards on 22 carries, including Whereas Brooklyn Center was incorporated 57 yards on the game-winning drive, and was Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself and as a village in 1911, became a city in 1967, and named the Bowl Championship Series Offen- Mr. PORTMAN) submitted the following continues to be a community where all resi- sive Player of the Game; resolution; which was considered and dents can feel proud to live, work, and raise Whereas Wes Byrum kicked a 19-yard field agreed to: their families; Whereas Brooklyn Center has successfully goal in front of 78,600 fans as time expired to S. RES. 40 balanced economic growth and business de- break the 19 to 19 tie and win the game; Whereas on December 12, 2010, the Univer- velopment with an enduring focus on family Whereas Gene Chizik, in his second season sity of Akron men’s soccer team, known as values and small town charm; as head coach of the Auburn University foot- the Zips, won the National Collegiate Ath- Whereas, as of the date of agreement to ball team, won the Associated Press South- letic Association College Cup in Santa Bar- this resolution, Brooklyn Center boasts 522 eastern Conference Coach of the Year Award, bara, California and became the first team to acres of parks and nature centers, a first- the Home Depot Coach of the Year Award, win a national title in the history of the Uni- rate education system, quality health care the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year versity of Akron; options, accessible transportation, and the Award, the Bobby Bowden National Colle- Whereas, with the victory over the pre- historic Earle Brown Heritage Center; and giate Coach of the Year Award, and the Paul viously undefeated and top-ranked Univer- Whereas Brooklyn Center is a city with a ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant Award; sity of Louisville Cardinals, the 2010 Univer- proud history and a strong place in the herit- Whereas Gene Chizik instilled character, sity of Akron men’s soccer team finished its age of the State of Minnesota and the United integrity, and the values espoused in the Au- historic championship season with a record of 22 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws; States: Now, therefore, be it burn Creed in his players and inspired the Whereas the 2010 University of Akron Resolved, That the Senate— Auburn players, students, and fans through- men’s soccer team has become a symbol of (1) congratulates Brooklyn Center, Min- out the season with the theme of ‘‘All In’’; pride and success to the University of Akron nesota on its 100th anniversary; and Whereas offensive coordinator and quarter- (2) commends the Minnesotans who have and the communities in Northeast Ohio sur- backs coach Gus Malzahn was recognized as made Brooklyn Center, Minnesota ‘‘A Great rounding the University of Akron; the top assistant coach in the country, re- Place to Start and a Great Place to Stay’’. Whereas the athletic program of the Uni- ceiving the 2010 Broyles Award for leading versity of Akron encourages student-athletes f the offense of the 2010 Auburn University to compete on the field, complete degrees in football team to single-season school records SENATE RESOLUTION 39—CON- the classroom, and become contributing for total offensive yards, total rushing yards, members of society; GRATULATING THE AUBURN UNI- and points scored; Whereas, each year, University of Akron VERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR Whereas the vision and leadership of Presi- student-athletes and coaches participate in WINNING THE 2010 BOWL CHAM- dent Jay Gogue and Athletic Director Jay community service activities; PIONSHIP SERIES NATIONAL Jacobs was instrumental in bringing aca- Whereas the head coach of the University CHAMPIONSHIP demic and athletic success and national rec- of Akron men’s soccer team, Caleb Porter, has won 1 national title and taken the men’s Mr. SESSIONS (for himself and Mr. ognition to Auburn University; Whereas the winning season of the 2010 Au- soccer team to 2 national championship SHELBY) submitted the following reso- games in the 2 years prior to date of the ap- lution; which was considered and burn University football team was also made possible by the leadership and service of past proval of this resolution; agreed to: Auburn men such as George Petrie, John Whereas associate head coach Jared Embick, assistant coach Oliver Slawson, and S. RES. 39 Heisman, Ralph ‘‘Shug’’ Jordan, Jim Fyffe, volunteer assistant coach Liam Curran Whereas the Auburn University Tigers won and James E. Foy; played an important role in coaching the the Tostitos Bowl Championship Series Na- Whereas the 2010 BCS National Champion- University of Akron men’s soccer team; tional Championship Game (referred to in ship Game was a victory not only for the 2010 Whereas midfielder Scott Caldwell was this preamble as the ‘‘BCS National Cham- Auburn University football team, but also named the most outstanding offensive player pionship Game’’) in Glendale, Arizona, on for the great Auburn University football of the College Cup; January 10, 2011, in a thrilling victory over teams and players throughout the history of Whereas defender Kofi Sarkodie was named the University of Oregon Ducks with a score the program, including the undefeated teams the most outstanding defensive player of the of 22 to 19; of 1958, 1993, and 2004 and players Bo Jack- College Cup; Whereas the Auburn University Tigers son, Pat Sullivan, Tracy Rocker, Terry Whereas forward and midfielder Darlington earned their seventh Southeastern Con- Beasley, Jason Campbell, Carnell Williams, Nagbe is a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, ference title by defeating the University of Ronnie Brown, Ed Dyas, and Quentin Rig- which is awarded to the best men’s collegiate South Carolina Gamecocks on December 5, soccer player in the United States; 2010, with a score of 56 to 17; gins; and Whereas 44 members of the University of Whereas the Auburn University Tigers fin- Whereas the 2010 Auburn University foot- Akron men’s soccer team have been named ished the 2010 season with a perfect record of ball team has brought great honor to Auburn All-Americans, including 2 members from 14 wins and 0 losses; University, the Auburn University family, the 2010 season, defender Kofi Sarkodie and Whereas the Auburn University Tigers won and the entire State of Alabama: Now, there- forward and midfielder Darlington Nagbe; 6 games against nationally ranked opponents fore, be it Whereas 12 members of the University of during the 2010 season; Resolved, That the Senate— Akron men’s soccer team have been named Whereas the 2010 BCS National Champion- (1) congratulates the Auburn University Academic All-Americans, including 4 mem- ship Game marks the second national college football team for winning the 2010 Bowl bers from the 2010 season—defender Kofi football championship in the storied history Championship Series National Champion- Sarkodie, defender Chad Barson, goalkeeper of Auburn University; ship; David Meves, and midfielder Anthony Whereas the Auburn University football (2) recognizes the achievements of the Ampaipitakwong; team earned its first national college foot- players, coaches, students, and staff whose Whereas the 2010 University of Akron ball championship in the 1957 season, when men’s soccer team was comprised of— the team was led by Coach Ralph ‘‘Shug’’ hard work and dedication were instrumental in helping the Auburn University Tigers win (1) 3 seniors—midfielder Anthony Jordan and quarterback Lloyd Nix; Ampaipitakwong, defender Chris Korb, and Whereas the victory of the Auburn Univer- the national championship; and (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of defender Enrique Paez; sity Tigers in the 2010 BCS National Cham- (2) 5 juniors—midfielder Michael Balogun, the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of pionship Game was the fifth consecutive BCS midfielder and defender Matt Dagilis, for- national championship won by a school in this resolution to— ward and midfielder Darlington Nagbe, the Southeastern Conference; (A) the President of Auburn University, Dr. midfielder Michael Nanchoff, and defender Whereas in 2010, the Auburn University Ti- Jay Gogue; Kofi Sarkodie; gers were led by quarterback Cam Newton, (B) the Athletic Director of Auburn Uni- (3) 7 sophomores—defender Chad Barson, winner of the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell versity, Jay Jacobs; and midfielder Scott Caldwell, goalkeeper David Award, the Davey O’Brien Award, the Walter (C) the Head Coach of the Auburn Univer- Meves, goalkeeper Anthony Ponikvar, for- Camp Award, the Associated Press Player of sity football team, Gene Chizik. ward Thomas Schmitt, midfielder Ben Speas, the Year Award, and the Manning Award; and defender Zarek Valentin; and

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