S2494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 26, 2018 SENATE RESOLUTION 493—CON- continues to advance the sport of women’s (1) Tyra Buss; GRATULATING THE FIGHTING basketball and provide inspiration for future (2) Amanda Cahill; IRISH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF generations of young female athletes; and (3) Grace Withrow; NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S BASKET- Whereas the spirit and achievement of the (4) Kym Royster; Fighting Irish in the face of adversity and (5) Brenna Wise; BALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE the dramatic conclusion of their champion- (6) Bre Wickware; 2018 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATH- ship run inspired the respect and admiration (7) Bendu Yeaney; LETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I of the basketball-loving State of Indiana: (8) Keyanna Warthen; WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAM- Now, therefore, be it (9) Linsey Marchese; PIONSHIP Resolved, That the Senate— (10) Jaelynn Penn; (1) congratulates the University of Notre (11) Alexis Johnson; and Mr. DONNELLY (for himself and Mr. Dame women’s basketball team for its vic- (12) Ali Patberg; YOUNG) submitted the following resolu- tory in the National Collegiate Athletic As- Whereas senior Tyra Buss was named tion; which was considered and agreed sociation (referred to in this resolving clause Women’s Basketball Coaches Association to: as the ‘‘NCAA’’) tournament claiming the All-American Honorable Mention and First S. RES. 493 2018 NCAA Division I title; Team All-Big Ten, setting 8 school records, Whereas, on Sunday, April 1, 2018, the Uni- (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, including the scoring record for Indiana Uni- versity of Notre Dame Women’s Basketball and hard work of the players, coaches, stu- versity with 2,364 points; Team (referred to in this preamble as the dents, alumni, administration, and support Whereas senior Amanda Cahill was named ‘‘Fighting Irish’’) won the 2018 National Col- staff that directly contributed to the victory College Sports Information Directors of legiate Athletic Association (referred to in of the University of Notre Dame in the America Academic All-American and Second this preamble as the ‘‘NCAA’’) Division I NCAA women’s basketball championship; Team All-Big Ten, scoring over 1,800 points title with a 61–58 win over the Mississippi and and racking up 1,100 rebounds during her col- State Bulldogs, becoming 1 of only 7 wom- (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary lege career; en’s basketball programs to win multiple of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of Whereas freshman Jaelynn Penn became NCAA championship titles; this resolution to— the first Indiana University freshman to be Whereas the Fighting Irish displayed their (A) Reverend John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team; grit and determination to overcome a 15- President of the University of Notre Dame; and point disadvantage to the Bulldogs in the (B) Muffet McGraw, Head Coach of the Uni- Whereas the consistent excellence, both championship game, setting a record for the versity of Notre Dame women’s basketball academically and athletically, of the Hoo- largest comeback in a NCAA title game; team; and siers has advanced the sport of women’s bas- Whereas the victory marked the second na- (C) Jack Swarbrick, Vice-President and ketball and inspired countless generations of tional title, the first of those titles coming Athletic Director of the University of Notre young women athletes: Now, therefore, be it on Sunday, April 1, 2001, for the Fighting Dame. Resolved, That the Senate— (1) congratulates and honors the Indiana Irish under the leadership of Head Coach f Muffet McGraw; University women’s basketball team and its Whereas Head Coach McGraw has excelled SENATE RESOLUTION 494—CON- loyal fans on the performance of the team in during her 31 seasons with the Fighting GRATULATING THE HOOSIERS OF the 2018 Women’s National Invitation Tour- Irish, having— INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOR WIN- nament; (1) led the Fighting Irish to their 800th win (2) recognizes and commends the dedica- NING THE 2018 WOMEN’S NA- tion, determination, and commitment to ex- under her leadership to secure their second TIONAL INVITATION TOUR- national championship title; cellence of the players, parents, families, (2) been inducted into the Naismith Memo- NAMENT coaches, and managers of the Indiana Uni- rial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017; and Mr. DONNELLY (for himself and Mr. versity women’s basketball team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary (3) been named 2018 AP, USA Today, and YOUNG) submitted the following resolu- espnW Coach of the Year; of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of tion; which was considered and agreed this resolution to— Whereas Head Coach McGraw has been sup- to: ported by assistant coaches and staff includ- (A) Dr. Michael A. McRobbie, President of ing— S. RES. 494 Indiana University; (1) Carol Owens; Whereas, on March 31, 2018, the Indiana (B) Teri Moren, Head Coach of the Indiana (2) Niele Ivey; University women’s basketball team (re- University women’s basketball team; and (3) Beth Cunningham; ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Hoosiers’’) (C) Fred Glass, Vice President and Director (4) Katie Capps; defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies by a score of Intercollegiate Athletics of Indiana Uni- (5) Erica Williamson; and of 65–57 in the final game of the Women’s Na- versity. (6) Sharla Lewis; tional Invitation Tournament (referred to in f Whereas the full roster of the 2017–2018 na- this preamble as the ‘‘WNIT’’) in Bloom- tional championship Fighting Irish team in- ington, Indiana; SENATE RESOLUTION 495—EX- cludes— Whereas the Hoosiers won their first na- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE (1) Kristina Nelson; tional postseason championship, and became SENATE THAT, DURING PUBLIC (2) Lili Thompson; only the sixth Big Ten school to earn a (3) Mychal Johnson; SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK, WNIT championship; (4) Kathryn Westbeld; PUBLIC SERVANTS SHOULD BE Whereas the Hoosiers hosted a record 13,007 (5) Brianna Turner; COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICA- (6) Marina Mabrey; fans in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the WNIT championship game to mark the larg- TION AND CONTINUED SERVICE (7) Maureen Butler; TO THE UNITED STATES (8) Arike Ogunbowale; est crowd to watch a Big Ten women’s bas- (9) Jessica Shepard; ketball game this season, the largest crowed Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself, Mr. (10) Kaitlin Cole; in Indiana University women’s basketball LANKFORD, Mr. CARPER, Mr. TESTER, history, and the sixth largest crowd in WNIT (11) Jackie Young; Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. (12) Mikayla Vaughn; history; (13) Nicole Benz; and Whereas the Hoosiers tied a program- BROWN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. WARNER, (14) Danielle Patterson; record 23 wins for the second straight season, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. Whereas Arike Ogunbowale, junior guard finishing 23–14 overall and 9–7 in the Big Ten KAINE, Mr. KING, Mr. COONS, Mr. for the Fighting Irish, was awarded Most Conference; PETERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARDIN, Outstanding Player of the Final Four and Whereas the Hoosiers have shined under Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. HAR- scored 145 total points throughout the course the leadership of Head Coach Teri Moren and RIS, Mr. JOHNSON, and Mr. LEAHY) sub- of the 2018 NCAA tournament, which in- have been supported by assistant coaches mitted the following resolution; which cluded the game-winning shots in both the and staff including— was considered and agreed to: semifinal and final rounds of play; (1) Rhet Wierzba; Whereas Jackie Young, sophomore guard (2) Janese Banks; S. RES. 495 and a native of Princeton, Indiana, led the (3) Glenn Box; Whereas the week of May 6 through 12, Fighting Irish to a victory over the then- (4) Liz Honegger; 2018, has been designated as ‘‘Public Service undefeated University of Connecticut (5) Briana Bass; Recognition Week’’ to honor employees of Huskies with a dominant, breakout perform- (6) Erin McKinney; the Federal Government and State and local ance, racking up 32 points and pulling down (7) Eddie Praley; and governments and members of the uniformed 11 rebounds; (8) Ashley Williams; services; Whereas the tradition of the Fighting Irish Whereas the full roster of the 2017–2018 Whereas Public Service Recognition Week of excelling in both athletics and academics WNIT championship Hoosier team includes— provides an opportunity to recognize and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Apr 27, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26AP6.039 S26APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 26, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2495 promote the important contributions of pub- the care and benefits they have earned continues to grow, and is a significant part lic servants and to honor the diverse men through their honorable service; of the workforce in the United States and and women who meet the needs of the United Whereas public servants— children in that population will be con- States through work at all levels of govern- (1) have much to offer, as demonstrated by sumers, taxpayers, and voters in the future; ment and as members of the uniformed serv- their expertise and innovative ideas; and Whereas, as the United States becomes ices; (2) serve as examples by passing on institu- more culturally and ethnically diverse, the Whereas millions of individuals work in tional knowledge to train the next genera- people of the United States must strive to government service, and as members of the tion of public servants; and bring about cultural understanding and cele- uniformed services, in every State, county, Whereas the week of May 6 through 12, brate a tradition that honors all children on and city across the United States and in hun- 2018, marks the 34th anniversary of Public El Dı´a de los Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young dreds of cities abroad; Service Recognition Week: Now, therefore, Americans, a day that acknowledges and Whereas public service is a noble calling be it shares traditions and customs with all peo- involving a variety of challenging and re- Resolved, That the Senate— ple in the United States; warding professions; (1) supports the designation of the week of Whereas parents are at the center of teach- Whereas the ability of the Federal Govern- May 6 through 12, 2018, as ‘‘Public Service ing children about family values, morality, ment and State and local governments to be Recognition Week’’; life preparation, health, survival, and cul- responsive, innovative, and effective depends (2) commends public servants for their out- ture; on the outstanding performance of dedicated standing contributions to the United States Whereas the designation of a day to honor public servants; during Public Service Recognition Week and children and adolescents in the United Whereas the United States is a great and throughout the year; States will help affirm the significance of prosperous country, and public service em- (3) salutes government employees, and family, education, health, and community ployees contribute significantly to that members of the uniformed services, for their among the people of the United States; greatness and prosperity; unyielding dedication to, and enthusiasm Whereas the designation of a day of special Whereas the United States benefits daily for, public service; recognition for children in the United States from the knowledge and skills of the highly (4) honors government employees and will provide an opportunity for those chil- trained individuals who work in public serv- members of the uniformed services who have dren to reflect on their futures, to articulate ice; given their lives in service to their country; their aspirations, to find comfort and secu- Whereas public servants— (5) calls upon a new generation to consider rity in the support of their family members, (1) defend the freedom of the people of the a career in public service as an honorable communities, and schools, and to grow to United States and advance the interests of profession; contribute to the United States; the United States around the world; (6) encourages efforts to promote public Whereas the National Latino Children’s In- (2) provide vital strategic support func- service careers at every level of government; stitute, which serves as an advocate and a tions to the Armed Forces and serve in the and voice for young Latino children— National Guard and Reserves; (7) supports efforts to promote an efficient (1) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in (3) fight crime and fires; and effective public service that serves the 2018; (4) ensure equal access to secure, efficient, people of the United States. (2) has partnered with States and cities and affordable mail service; f throughout the United States during the 20 (5) deliver benefits under the Social Secu- years preceding 2018; and rity Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), including ben- SENATE RESOLUTION 496—RECOG- (3) will declare April 30, 2018, as ‘‘El Dı´a de efits under the Medicare program under title NIZING APRIL 30, 2018, AS ‘‘EL los Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young Americans’’, a XVIII of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); DIA DE LOS NINOS–CELE- day to bring communities and Latinos to- (6) fight disease and promote better health; gether across the United States to celebrate (7) protect the environment and parks in BRATING YOUNG AMERICANS’’ and uplift children; the United States; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Whereas April 30, 2018, would be an appro- (8) enforce laws guaranteeing equal em- CRAPO, Mr. BENNET, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, priate day to recognize as ‘‘El Dı´a de los ployment opportunity and healthy working Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young Americans’’; and conditions; (9) defend and secure critical infrastruc- FEINSTEIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. REED, Whereas the people of the United States ture; Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. HATCH, and Mr. should be encouraged to celebrate the gifts (10) help the people of the United States re- HELLER) submitted the following reso- of children and to help children take their cover from natural disasters and terrorist at- lution; which was considered and rightful place in the future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it tacks; agreed to: (11) teach and work in schools and librar- Resolved, That the Senate— S. RES. 496 ies; (1) recognizes April 30, 2018, as ‘‘El Dı´a de (12) develop new technologies and explore Whereas, each year in the United States, los Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young Americans’’; the Earth, the Moon, and space to help im- El Dı´a de los Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young and prove knowledge on how the world changes; Americans is recognized as a day to affirm (2) calls on the people of the United States (13) improve and secure transportation sys- and recognize the importance of young chil- to join with children, families, communities, tems; dren in the United States; schools, churches, cities, and States across (14) promote economic growth; and Whereas children represent the hopes and the United States to observe El Dı´a de los (15) assist veterans of the Armed Forces; dreams of the people of the United States Nin˜ os–Celebrating Young Americans with Whereas members of the uniformed serv- and the well-being of children and adoles- appropriate ceremonies, including activities ices and civilian employees at all levels of cents is emphasized as a top priority in the that— government— United States; (A) center on children and are free or of (1) make significant contributions to the Whereas the people of the United States minimal cost so as to facilitate full partici- general welfare of the United States; and should nurture and invest in children and pation by all people; (2) are on the front lines in the fight to de- adolescents in order to preserve and enhance (B) uplift and help children positively envi- feat terrorism and maintain homeland secu- economic prosperity, democracy, and the sion a path to their futures by allowing chil- rity; free and open exchange of ideas, which are dren to voice their hopes and dreams; Whereas public servants work in a profes- concepts that are essential to the spirit of (C) offer opportunities for children of di- sional manner to build relationships with the United States; verse backgrounds to learn about the cul- other countries and cultures in order to bet- Whereas, according to data of the Bureau tures of one another and to share ideas; ter represent the interests and promote the of the Census, the Hispanic population in the (D) include family members, especially ex- ideals of the United States; United States is the youngest major racial tended and elderly family members, so as Whereas public servants alert Congress and or ethnic group in the United States, as— to— the public to government waste, fraud, and (1) 17,900,000 Hispanics in the United (i) promote understanding and communica- abuse, and of dangers to public health; States, a group that represents nearly 1⁄3 of tion among generations within families; and Whereas the individuals serving in the uni- the Hispanic population in the United (ii) enable young people to learn from, and formed services, as well as the skilled trade States, are younger than 18 years of age; and respect and benefit from the experiences of, and craft employees of the Federal Govern- (2) in 2014, approximately 14,600,000 His- their family elders; ment who provide support to their efforts— panics in the United States, a group that (E) enable diverse communities to build re- (1) are committed to doing their jobs re- represents 1⁄4 of the Hispanic population in lationships of understanding; and gardless of the circumstances; and the United States, were individuals between (F) provide children with an education, (2) contribute greatly to the security of the 18 and 33 years of age (commonly referred to safe environments in which to learn, live, United States and the world; as ‘‘millennials’’); and develop, and long-term support in order Whereas public servants have bravely Whereas the Hispanic population in the to become confident young adults who are fought in armed conflicts in the defense of United States is the youngest and largest ready and eager to believe in and contribute the United States and its ideals, and deserve ethnic minority group in the United States, to the United States.

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