S5256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2019 demonstrated by some of the photo- S. RES. 294 Whereas individuals from every State of graphs the Senator has offered. Whereas the members of the airborne the United States have served gallantly in She mentioned the bathtub effect. forces of the Armed Forces of the United the airborne forces, and each State is proud Let me make sure my colleagues un- States have a long and honorable history as of the contributions of its paratrooper vet- derstand this. When the Mississippi bold and fierce warriors who, for the na- erans during the many conflicts faced by the tional security of the United States and the United States; floods, the Yazoo River backs up into Whereas the history and achievements of the delta. As a result, we put down a defense of freedom and peace, project the ground combat power of the United States the members and former members of the floodgate, and that is designed to keep by air transport to the far reaches of the bat- United States airborne forces warrant spe- the flooded Yazoo River from backing tle area and to the far corners of the world; cial expressions of the gratitude of the peo- up into this fertile farmland. Whereas, on June 25, 1940, experiments ple of the United States; and We had made a promise—or at least with airborne operations by the United Whereas, since the airborne forces, past we thought we had a promise—to peo- States began when the Army Parachute Test and present, celebrate August 16 as the anni- ple with property 87 feet above sea Platoon was first authorized by the Depart- versary of the first official jump by the Army Parachute Test Platoon, August 16 is level that when the floodwater behind ment of War; Whereas, in July 1940, 48 volunteers began an appropriate day to recognize as National the floodgate reaches 87, we would Airborne Day: Now, therefore, be it training for the Army Parachute Test Pla- start pumping and pump that water Resolved, That the Senate— toon; back into the Mississippi River, where (1) designates August 16, 2019, as ‘‘National Whereas August 16 marks the anniversary it has a minimal effect. This gives cer- Airborne Day’’; and of the first official Army parachute jump, (2) calls on the people of the United States tainty. We know there is going to be a which took place on August 16, 1940, to test flood. People with property 87 feet to observe National Airborne Day with ap- the innovative concept of inserting United propriate programs, ceremonies, and activi- above sea level and below know they States ground combat forces behind a battle ties. are going to be flooded. But the prom- line by means of a parachute; ise of the pump is that if you have land Whereas the success of the Army Para- f that is above 87 feet, you can build a chute Test Platoon in the days immediately SENATE RESOLUTION 295—DESIG- house there, you can put your business before the entry of the United States into NATING THE MONTH OF SEP- there, you can plant your crop there, World War II validated the airborne oper- TEMBER 2019 AS ‘‘CAMPUS FIRE ational concept and led to the creation of a and you can be certain that you will formidable force of airborne formations that SAFETY MONTH’’ get the same protection from flooding included the 11th, 13th, 17th, 82nd, and 101st Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. CAR- as everybody else up and down the Mis- Airborne Divisions; PER, and Ms. WARREN) submitted the sissippi River Tributary System gets. Whereas, included in those divisions, and following resolution; which was consid- That is the promise that everybody among other separate formations, were ered and agreed to: many airborne combat, combat support, and else gets but has been foreclosed to us. S. RES. 295 So I congratulate the Senator for combat service support units that served with distinction and achieved repeated suc- Whereas campus-related housing fires at thinking of this solution. That is a colleges in Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Wash- piece of legislation that would correct cess in armed hostilities during World War II; ington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and other States this problem. Clearly, it would also Whereas the achievements of the airborne have tragically cut short the lives of several help if we simply got the Corps and the units during World War II prompted the evo- young people; EPA to agree that the decision 10 years lution of those units into a diversified force Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 or so ago was made incorrectly and let of parachute and air-assault units that, over people, including students, parents, and chil- dren, have died in campus-related fires; us have what the rest of the system the years, have fought in Korea, Vietnam, Whereas approximately 87 percent of those Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf region, has; that is, a flood-control promise deaths occurred in off-campus occupancies; and Somalia, and have engaged in peace- that gives us certainty that we can Whereas a majority of college students in keeping operations in Lebanon, the Sinai Pe- conduct our business, have a home, and the United States live in off-campus occu- ninsula, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bos- conduct our lives as it was promised. pancies; nia, and Kosovo; Whereas a number of fatal fires have oc- That is all we are asking for. For 7 Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of curred in buildings in which the occupants months this year and for weeks and September 11, 2001, the members of the had compromised or deactivated the fire months in previous years, we have been United States airborne forces, including safety systems; denied that. members of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the I want to congratulate the Senator Whereas automatic fire alarm systems and 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne smoke alarms provide early warning of a fire and associate myself with the remarks Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat that is necessary for occupants of a building of the junior Senator from Mississippi Team, the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Air- and the fire department to take appropriate and thank her for her leadership in borne) of the 25th Infantry Division, the 75th action; thinking of this particular solution, Ranger Regiment, special operations forces Whereas an automatic fire sprinkler sys- which would give us a remedy, but also of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air tem is a highly effective method of control- Force, and other units of the Armed Forces, ling or extinguishing a fire in its early say that there are other ways this have demonstrated bravery and honor in could be solved. We deserve the cer- stages, protecting the lives of the building combat, stability, and training operations in occupants; tainty that everyone else up and down Afghanistan and Iraq; Whereas many college students live in an the Mississippi system now has, and we Whereas the modern-day airborne forces off-campus occupancy, fraternity or sorority deserve to have that promise made to also include other elite forces composed of house, or residence hall that is not ade- us back in the 1940s fulfilled even at airborne trained and qualified special oper- quately protected by an automatic fire sprin- this late date. ations warriors, including Army Special kler system and an automatic fire alarm sys- Forces, Marine Corps Reconnaissance units, f tem or adequate smoke alarm; Navy SEALs, and Air Force combat control Whereas fire safety education is an effec- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS and pararescue teams; tive method of reducing the occurrence of Whereas, of the members and former mem- fires and the resulting loss of life and prop- bers of the United States airborne forces, erty damage; SENATE RESOLUTION 294—DESIG- thousands have achieved the distinction of Whereas college students do not routinely NATING AUGUST 16, 2019, AS ‘‘NA- making combat jumps, dozens have earned receive effective fire safety education while TIONAL AIRBORNE DAY’’ the Medal of Honor, and hundreds have in college; earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Whereas educating young people in the Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. MUR- Silver Star, or other decorations and awards United States about the importance of fire KOWSKI, Mr. ISAKSON, Ms. DUCKWORTH, for displays of heroism, gallantry, intre- safety is vital to help ensure that young peo- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. SUL- pidity, and valor; ple engage in fire-safe behavior during col- LIVAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. HIRONO, Whereas the members and former members lege and after college; and Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. of the United States airborne forces are all Whereas developing a generation of adults members of a proud and honorable tradition MENENDEZ, Mr. KING, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. who practice fire safety may significantly that, together with the special skills and reduce future loss of life: Now, therefore, be MCCONNELL, Mr. GARDNER, and Mr. achievements of those members, distin- it MANCHIN) submitted the following reso- guishes the members as intrepid combat Resolved, That the Senate— lution; which was considered and parachutists, air assault forces, special oper- (1) designates the month of September 2019 agreed to: ation forces, and, in the past, glider troops; as ‘‘Campus Fire Safety Month’’; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:42 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31JY6.047 S31JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE July 31, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5257 (2) encourages administrators of institu- leadership in adjusting the team’s starting tential, to seek through gainful and produc- tions of higher education and municipalities lineup as the tournament progressed in order tive work the fulfillment of their aspirations across the United States— to promote teamwork and capitalize on the for a better life, and to live in justice and (A) to provide educational programs about talents of each player; peace’’; fire safety to all college students in Sep- Whereas was presented Whereas the IAF invests in effective grass- tember and throughout the school year; with the Golden Boot award, which is award- roots solutions that promote prosperity and (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety ed to the individual who scores the most peace, and advance the growth of democratic being provided in both on-campus and off- goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball institutions; campus student housing; and award, which is awarded to the tournament’s Whereas the unique development model of (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments best player; the IAF, applied through more than 5,000 through— Whereas was presented with community-led grants, has empowered mil- (i) fire safety education; the Silver Boot award, which is awarded to lions of marginalized and underserved people (ii) installation of fire suppression and de- the individual who scores the second-most in the Americas to achieve dignified liveli- tection systems and smoke alarms; and goals in the tournament, and hoods, effective civil engagement, and safer, (iii) the development and enforcement of was presented with the Bronze Ball award, more peaceful, and more just communities; applicable codes relating to fire safety. which is awarded to the third-best player in Whereas the IAF’s model— f the tournament; (1) has demonstrated that making direct Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by his- grants to grassroots groups and civil society SENATE RESOLUTION 296—CON- toric attacking prowess, setting all-time organizations in underserved and vulnerable GRATULATING THE UNITED records for goals scored in a single game and communities is cost-effective; STATES WOMEN’S NATIONAL throughout the entire Women’s World Cup, (2) fosters self-reliance by requiring grant- SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE as well as a strong defensive record, con- ees to mobilize local resources for their own 2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ceding only 3 goals over 7 games; projects and by connecting them to networks Whereas every participant in the Women’s of new partners; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. World Cup from nations all over the world (3) leverages additional resources from pri- COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. showed the extraordinary quality and spirit vate and community partners; and DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, of women’s soccer, and will serve as an inspi- (4) incentivizes broad civic engagement Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS, Ms. BALD- ration to not only women and girls, but to and local ownership of community develop- WIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. all people as they chase their dreams; ment; CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. Whereas for decades the USWNT has been Whereas the IAF—by investing in grass- leading the fight to grow and promote wom- BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, roots approaches that create businesses, en’s soccer; Mr. BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABE- jobs, and leadership opportunities in commu- Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight nities—reinforces the commitment of indi- NOW, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. for equal pay for female athletes; and viduals to strengthening their own commu- DUCKWORTH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across nities; MASTO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, the United States showed their unmitigated Whereas investments made by the IAF Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. support for the USWNT as they competed in have created an extensive network of grass- MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. France: Now, therefore, be it roots innovators and changemakers who— KAINE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— (1) are positively disposed to the United WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHU- (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning States; the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup through MER, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted (2) are better positioned to partner with spectacular skill, teamwork, and determina- other United States Government agencies the following resolution; which was re- tion; ferred to the Committee on Commerce, and other public and private funders; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all of (3) have gone on to leadership roles at the Science, and Transportation: the players, coaches, and staff who contrib- local and national levels; S. RES. 296 uted to the success of the USWNT; Whereas investments made by the IAF Whereas on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, (3) stands in solidarity with the women of have improved the quality of life and democ- the United States Women’s National Soccer the USWNT as they fight for equal pay; and racy in the Americas by strengthening the Team (referred to in this preamble as the (4) celebrates the contributions of the mil- capacity of individuals to participate in civic ‘‘USWNT’’) won the 2019 FIFA Women’s lions of fans across the United States, and life, engage constructively with their local World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the world, who cheered the USWNT to vic- officials, and hold their governments ac- the ‘‘Women’s World Cup’’); tory, and made the players the best sup- countable; Whereas during the Women’s World Cup ported team in the world. Whereas, by listening and responding to the USWNT finished first in its group before f the priorities of communities and investing eliminating teams representing Spain, in projects that utilize and validate local France, and England in the knockout stages SENATE RESOLUTION 297—COM- knowledge and expertise, the IAF has fos- to reach the final; MENDING THE INTER-AMERICAN tered trust and goodwill with the people of Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2– FOUNDATION (IAF) ON THE OC- Latin America and the Caribbean; and 0 victory over the Netherlands in the final, CASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVER- Whereas the IAF’s support of community- winning the Women’s World Cup champion- SARY FOR ITS SIGNIFICANT AC- led efforts designed to increase opportunities ship twice in a row and becoming the first COMPLISHMENTS AND CON- for development and the strengthening of team to win the Women’s World Cup 4 times; TRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMIC civil society and democratic governance has Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF advanced the national interests of the in every match it played during the Women’s United States and promoted democratic val- World Cup; THE AMERICAS ues across the Western Hemisphere: Now, Whereas, in the final match against the Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. therefore, be it Netherlands, Megan Rapinoe scored in the RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in the KAINE) submitted the following resolu- (1) commends the Inter-American Founda- 69th minute of the match; tion; which was referred to the Com- tion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary Whereas , , and mittee on Foreign Relations: of its establishment for its significant con- other members of the defensive line played tributions to strengthening democracy, key roles in preventing the Netherlands from S. RES. 297 peace, and economic and social development scoring against the United States; Whereas December 30, 2019, marks the 50th in Latin American and the Caribbean; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should anniversary of the establishment of the (2) recognizes that the bottom-up approach be congratulated, including captains Carli Inter-American Foundation (referred to in of the Inter-American Foundation empowers Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe, as this preamble as the ‘‘IAF’’), an independent individuals in marginalized and underserved well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper, Federal agency in the United States that communities to be leaders, entrepreneurs, , Crystal Dunn, , prioritizes sustainable, community-led de- innovators, and changemakers in develop- , , Tobin velopment across Latin America and the ment processes; Heath, , , Rose Caribbean; (3) recognizes that the Inter-American Lavelle, , Jessica McDonald, Whereas the IAF was created under section Foundation advances the foreign policy of Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley 401 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 (22 the United States Government and contrib- O’Hara, , , Becky U.S.C. 290f) ‘‘to achieve conditions in the utes directly to the national interests of the Sauerbrunn, and ; Western Hemisphere under which the dignity United States; and Whereas head coach , the first and the worth of each human person will be (4) commits to continue to support the coach to win consecutive FIFA Women’s respected and under which all men will be af- vital work of the Inter-American Foundation World Cup titles, displayed extraordinary forded the opportunity to develop their po- as an independent agency.

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