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S7832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 5, 2013 (2) recognizes the achievements of all the Whereas blasted a game-decid- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO crew, coaches, and staff who contributed to ing home in game 3 of the American MEET the victory; and League Championship Series and produced (3) offers best wishes and support for the key hits and leadership for the Red Sox COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS team as it prepares to defend its title once throughout the ; again in American waters. Whereas solidified his leg- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask f end in postseason lore by blasting a unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Banking, Housing, and SENATE RESOLUTION 287—CON- that drove the Red Sox past the in of the American Urban Affairs be authorized to meet GRATULATING THE RED League Championship Series, hitting a three during the session of the Senate on No- SOX ON WINNING THE 2013 run in the World Series-clinching win vember 5, 2013, at 10 a.m., to conduct a WORLD SERIES at , and earning a Gold Glove hearing entitled ‘‘Housing Finance Re- Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. MAR- award for his stellar performance in right form: Protecting Small Lender Access KEY, Mr. REED, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. field; to the Secondary Mortgage Market.’’ MURPHY, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. Whereas , a sure-handed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fielder, was awarded the Gold Glove for his SANDERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. KING, and objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BLUMENTHAL) submitted the fol- unshakeable defensive play at second base COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS lowing resolution; which was consid- during the 2013 regular season, provided re- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask ered and agreed to: lentless leadership in the Red Sox clubhouse, and set an example for countless young base- unanimous consent that the Com- S. RES. 287 ball fans across our country; mittee on Foreign Relations be author- Whereas, on October 30, 2013, the Boston Whereas the were led to ized to meet during the session of the Red Sox won the by defeat- the World Series by the determination of ing the St. Louis Cardinals; Senate on November 4, 2013, at 2:30 every Red Sox player this season, including p.m., to hold a hearing entitled ‘‘Con- Whereas the Boston Red Sox won the Alfredo Aceves, , Xander World Series before the Fenway for vention on the Rights of Persons with Bogaerts, , , the first time since 1918, igniting the city Disabilities’’. , , , with pride; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Felix Doubront, , Jacoby Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals dem- objection, it is so ordered. onstrated sportsmanship, skill, and persever- Ellsbury, , , John COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, ance; Lackey, , , Will AND PENSIONS Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are recog- Middlebrooks, , Mike nized for their phenomenal effort and success Napoli, , , Dustin Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask throughout the 2013 baseball season, posting Pedroia, , , Jarrod unanimous consent that the Com- a record of 97–65 and winning their fourth Saltalamacchia, , Koji mittee on Health, Education, Labor, pennant in 10 years; Uehara, Shane Victorino, and Brandon and Pensions be authorized to meet Whereas Boston’s victory marks their Workman; during the session of the Senate on No- third world title in 10 years and their 8th Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and vember 5, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room SD– world title in the treasured and beloved Red and Red Sox president and chief 106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- Sox team’s 113-year history; executive officer and general ing, to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The Whereas the Red Sox players and staff deserve credit for showed the most advanced skill, heart, and building on the success of the 2004 and 2007 Online Federal Health Insurance Mar- grit through the entire regular season and World Championship teams; ketplace: Enrollment Challenges and postseason, winning the Whereas Bill James, the father of modern the Path Forward.’’ Division Series, the American League Cham- statistical analysis of baseball and a pioneer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pionship Series, and the World Series; in the sabermetric movement, won his third objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the Red Sox made history and World Series as a member of the Red Sox SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE showed tremendous resilience in becoming staff; the first team to win the World Series after Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the Boston Red Sox have been losing at least 93 games the previous year; unanimous consent that the Select serving charities throughout New England, Whereas the 2013 team will be remembered Committee on Intelligence be author- for the inspiration they drew from the city including the ‘‘Jimmy Fund’’ of the Dana- ized to meet during the session of the Farber Cancer Institute for 60 years and join- of Boston, the joy they brought to the city Senate on November 5, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. and the region, and their embodiment of ing the fight against cancer; and Whereas fans of the Red Sox, not only in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘’’; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the Red Sox players’ will Boston or New England but across the world, be remembered as a symbol of the 2013 Bos- join together to triumphantly celebrate the SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION OPERATIONS, ton Red Sox’s spirit and unity; win after mourning the tragic events of the SAFETY, AND SECURITY Whereas the Red Sox World Series victory 2013 earlier this year; and Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask paid tribute to former Red Sox legends, in- Whereas the Fenway Faithful and Red Sox unanimous consent that the Aviation cluding Bobby Doerr, , Johnny Nation thank the Red Sox organization for Operations, Safety, and Security Sub- Pesky, , , their loyalty to the city and delivery of the committee of the Committee on Com- , and ; 2013 World Series title: Now, therefore, be it merce, Science, and Transportation be Whereas Red Sox manager Resolved, That the Senate— authorized to meet during the session has won his first World Series title at the (1) congratulates— helm of the Red Sox and assembled one of of the Senate on November 5, 2013, at (A) the Boston Red Sox for bringing the the greatest Red Sox teams of all time; 2:30 p.m. in room SR–253 of the Russell World Series title back to Boston, and the Whereas David Ortiz, a vital Red Sox and Senate Office Building. players, manager, coaches, support staff, and member of the 2004 and The Committee will hold a hearing championship teams and with 103 runs-bat- owners whose dedication, commitment, and entitled, ‘‘The U.S. Aviation Industry spirit made this season a historic success; ted-in (RBIs) during the season, was recog- and Jobs: Keeping American Manufac- nized as the Most Valuable Player in the 2013 and (B) the St. Louis Cardinals for their ac- turing Competitive.’’ World Series, batting .688, hitting two crit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ical home runs, and cementing his reputa- complishments and dedication during the tion as one of the greatest postseason per- 2013 season and in winning the National objection, it is so ordered. formers in baseball history; League Championship; and SUBCOMMITTEE ON BANKRUPTCY AND THE Whereas and Clay Buchholz (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to COURTS dominated opposing batters throughout the transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask American League Championship, and Jon to— unanimous consent that the Com- Lester had an overpowering performance in (A) Red Sox manager John Farrell; mittee on the Judiciary, Sub- Game 5 of the World Series, tying the Red (B) Red Sox Ben committee on Bankruptcy and the Cherington; Sox post-season record for wins with six; Courts, be authorized to meet during Whereas delivered unmatched (C) Red Sox president and chief executive relief pitching performances throughout the officer Larry Lucchino; the session of the Senate, on November regular season, earning 21 saves with just a (D) Red Sox principal owner John Henry; 5, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room SD–226 of the 1.09 and silenced oppos- and Dirksen Senate Office Building, to con- ing hitters during the playoffs; (E) Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Changing the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:08 Nov 06, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05NO6.003 S05NOPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE November 5, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7833 Rules: Will limiting the scope of civil IN THE ARMY and appeared in the Congressional Record of discovery diminish accountability and The following named officer for appoint- September 19, 2013. leave Americans without access to jus- ment in the Reserve of the Army to the PN880 AIR FORCE nomination of Nga T. Do, which was received by the Senate and tice?’’ grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203; appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tember 19, 2013. To be brigadier general objection, it is so ordered. IN THE ARMY Col. Hector Lopez SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION, FORESTRY, PN862 ARMY nomination of Richard L. AND NATURAL RESOURCES The following Army National Guard of the Piontkowski, which was received by the Sen- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask officer for appointment in the ate and appeared in the Congressional unanimous consent that the Com- Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated Record of September 17, 2013. under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and PN863 ARMY nominations (2) beginning mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 12211: Forestry, Subcommittee on Conserva- SARY O. BEIDAS, and ending GERRY R. To be major general tion, Forestry, and Natural Resources, GERRY, which nominations were received by Brig. Gen. Keith D. Jones the Senate and appeared in the Congres- be authorized to meet during the ses- sional Record of September 17, 2013. sion of the Senate on November 5, 2013, The following Army National Guard of the United States officer for appointment in the PN864 ARMY nomination of Benjamin P. at 2:30 p.m. in room SR–328A of the Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated Donham, which was received by the Senate Russell Senate Office Building, to con- under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and and appeared in the Congressional Record of duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Shortchanging 12211: September 17, 2013. PN865 ARMY nominations (6) beginning Our Forest: How Tight Budgets and To be brigadier general Management Decisions Can Increase ANTHONY P. CLARK, and ending KAREN L. Col. Garrett P. Jensen RYAN, which nominations were received by the Risk of Wildlife.’’ The following named officer for appoint- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment in the United States Army to the grade sional Record of September 17, 2013. objection, it is so ordered. indicated while assigned to a position of im- PN912 ARMY nomination of Robert F. SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT portance and responsibility under title 10, Pleczkowski, which was received by the Sen- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I ask U.S.C. section 601: ate and appeared in the Congressional To be lieutenant general Record of October 7, 2013. unanimous consent that the Sub- PN913 ARMY nominations (2) beginning committee on Oversight of the Com- Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown Milton L. Shipman, and ending Robert W. mittee on Environment and Public The following named officer for appoint- Stewart, which nominations were received Works be authorized to meet during ment in the Reserve of the Army to the by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- the session of the Senate on November grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section sional Record of October 7, 2013. 5, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD–406 of 12203: PN914 ARMY nominations (55) beginning the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to To be major general JOHN C. ANDERSON, and ending ALEXIS conduct a hearing entitled, ‘‘Fugitive Brig. Gen. Robert L. Walter, Jr. M. WELLS, which nominations were re- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas The following named officer for appoint- Congressional Record of October 7, 2013. Operations.’’ ment in the United States Army to the grade PN915 ARMY nominations (14) beginning The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without indicated while assigned to a position of im- JAMES L. BRISSON, JR., and ending DAVID objection, it is so ordered. portance and responsibility under title 10, A. VANDERJAGT, which nominations were U.S.C., section 601: f received by the Senate and appeared in the To be lieutenant general Congressional Record of October 7, 2013. EXECUTIVE SESSION Maj. Gen. William C. Mayville, Jr. PN916 ARMY nominations (5) beginning The following named officer for appoint- JAMES D. BROWN, and ending LESLIE D. ment in the United States Army to the grade MALONEY, which nominations were re- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR indicated while assigned to a position of im- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the portance and responsibility under title 10, Congressional Record of October 7, 2013. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent PN917 ARMY nominations (19) beginning U.S.C., section 601: the Senate proceed to executive session LAURENCE J. BAZER, and ending JOHN E. to consider Calendar Nos. 393 through To be lieutenant general TRUNZO, which nominations were received 402 and 419, and all nominations on the Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, IN THE NAVY sional Record of October 7, 2013. Army, and Navy; that the nominations The following named officer for appoint- PN918 ARMY nominations (256) beginning be confirmed en bloc; the motions to ment in the United States Navy to the grade BRIAN M. ADELSON, and ending BRIAN G. reconsider be considered made and laid indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: YOUNG, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- on the table, with no intervening ac- To be rear admiral (lower half) sional Record of October 7, 2013. tion or debate; that no further motions Capt. Bruce L. Gillingham PN922 ARMY nominations (8) beginning be in order to any of the nominations; DEPARTMENT OF STATE KENNETH E. BRANDT, and ending WILEY any statement be printed in the Robert O. Blake, Jr., of Maryland, a Career R. WILLIAMS, which nominations were re- RECORD; and that President Obama be Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class ceived by the Senate and appeared in the immediately notified of the Senate’s of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Ex- Congressional Record of October 9, 2013. action and the Senate resume legisla- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the IN THE NAVY tive session. United States of America to the Republic of PN882 NAVY nomination of Justin R. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Indonesia. Hodges, which was received by the Senate objection, it is so ordered. NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S and appeared in the Congressional Record of The nominations considered and con- DESK September 19, 2013. IN THE AIR FORCE PN883 NAVY nomination of George P. firmed en bloc are as follows: Byrum, which was received by the Senate PN859 AIR FORCE nomination of Brian J. IN THE AIR FORCE and appeared in the Congressional Record of Hood, which was received by the Senate and The following named officer for appoint- September 19, 2013. appeared in the Congressional Record of Sep- PN919 NAVY nomination of Sennay M. ment in the United States Air Force to the tember 17, 2013. grade indicated while assigned to a position Stefanos, which was received by the Senate PN860 AIR FORCE nominations (4) begin- and appeared in the Congressional Record of of importance and responsibility under title ning JOHN P. SCHUMACHER, and ending 10, U.S.C., section 601: October 7, 2013. PAUL C. ROBINSON, which nominations PN920 NAVY nomination of Jessica Y. Lin, To be lieutenant general were received by the Senate and appeared in which was received by the Senate and ap- Maj. Gen. Samuel D. Cox the Congressional Record of September 17, peared in the Congressional Record of Octo- The following Army National Guard of the 2013. ber 7, 2013. PN861 AIR FORCE nominations (4) begin- United States officer for appointment in the ning SCOTT P. IRWIN, and ending DAVE C. f Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- PRAKASH, which nominations were received cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 LEGISLATIVE SESSION by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- and 12212: sional Record of September 17, 2013. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under To be brigadier general PN879 AIR FORCE nomination of Gregory the previous order, the Senate resumes Col. Jill J. Nelson L. Koontz, which was received by the Senate legislative session.

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