S1034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 3, 2021 Resolved, That the Senate— (2) recognizes the achievements of all play- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO (1) designates March 5, 2021, as ‘‘National ers, coaches, and staff who contributed to MEET Speech and Debate Education Day’’; the championship season; and (2) strongly affirms the purposes of Na- (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I have 7 tional Speech and Debate Education Day; of the Senate prepare an official copy of this requests for committees to meet during and resolution for presentation to— today’s session of the Senate. They (3) encourages educational institutions, (A) the President of the University of Ala- have the approval of the Majority and businesses, community and civic associa- bama, Dr. Stuart Bell; Minority leaders. tions, and all people of the United States to (B) the Athletic Director of the University Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph celebrate and promote National Speech and of , Greg Byrne; and 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Debate Education Day. (C) the Head Coach of the University of ate, the following committees are au- f Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Nick thorized to meet during today’s session Saban. of the Senate: SENATE RESOLUTION 93—CON- GRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND f TRANSPORTATION OF ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE The Committee on Commerce, FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING SENATE RESOLUTION 94—DESIG- Science, and Transportation is author- THE 2021 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE NATING THE WEEK BEGINNING ized to meet during the session of the ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COL- FEBRUARY 28, 2021, AS ‘‘NA- Senate on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at LEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NA- TIONAL TRIBAL COLLEGES AND 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nomi- TIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP UNIVERSITIES WEEK’’ nations. Mr. SHELBY (for himself and Mr. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. TUBERVILLE) submitted the following WORKS resolution; which was considered and DAINES, Ms. SMITH, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. The Committee on Environment and agreed to: FISCHER, Mr. BARRASSO, Ms. SINEMA, Public Works is authorized to meet Mr. CRAMER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. S. RES. 93 during the session of the Senate on BALDWIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. SCHATZ, Whereas the Crim- Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., to Ms. HIRONO, Mr. INHOFE, Ms. STABENOW, son Tide football team went 13-0 and won the conduct a hearing on nominations. HUNE EINRICH UL 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Mr. T , Mr. H , Mr. S - COMMITTEE ON FINANCE National Champion- LIVAN, Mr. KELLY, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. The Committee on Finance is author- ship, defeating the Ohio State University ROUNDS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. LANKFORD, ized to meet during the session of the Buckeyes by a score of 52 to 24 at the Hard and Mr. HOEVEN) submitted the fol- Senate on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on January lowing resolution; which was consid- 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nomi- 11, 2021; ered and agreed to: nations. Whereas this victory marks the sixth Col- lege Football National Championship in the S. RES. 94 COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS last 11 years for the University of Alabama Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and The Committee on Foreign Relations and the 18th National Championship overall; Universities operating on more than 75 cam- is authorized to meet during the ses- Whereas the 2021 National Collegiate Ath- puses in 16 States; sion of the Senate on Wednesday, letic Association College Football Playoff Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities March 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a National Championship was the 73rd post- are tribally chartered or federally chartered hearing on nominations. institutions of higher education and there- season football bowl appearance and the 44th COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND fore have a unique relationship with the Fed- football bowl victory for the University of GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Alabama; eral Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities The Committee on Homeland Secu- Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide foot- rity and Governmental Affairs is au- ball team won the serve students from more than 230 federally Championship and went 11-0 in conference recognized Indian tribes; thorized to meet during the session of play, becoming the first team in college foot- Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities the Senate on Wednesday, March 3, ball history to win 11 Southeastern Con- offer students access to knowledge and skills 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. ference games in a single season; grounded in cultural traditions and values, COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide foot- including indigenous languages, which— The Committee on Rules and Admin- ball team averaged 48.5 points per game, (1) enhances Indian communities; and istration is authorized to meet during which is the most in Southeastern Con- (2) enriches the United States as a nation; the session of the Senate on Wednes- ference history; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities day, March 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., to con- Whereas the University of Alabama head provide access to high-quality postsecondary duct a hearing. football coach, Nick Saban, has now won 7 educational opportunities for— COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS College Football National Championships, (1) American Indians; setting the record for the most national The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs championships won by a single head coach; (2) Alaska Natives; and is authorized to meet during the ses- Whereas this victory extends the record of (3) other individuals that live in some of sion of the Senate on Wednesday, Coach Saban to 170 wins and 23 losses during the most isolated and economically de- March 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a his tenure as the head football coach of the pressed areas in the United States; briefing. University of Alabama; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities f Whereas members of the 2020–2021 Crimson are accredited institutions of higher edu- Tide football team have been honored by var- cation that prepare students to succeed in ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH ious awards throughout the season and dur- the global and highly competitive workforce; 4, 2021 ing the post-season, including the 2020 Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities winner, DeVonta Smith; have open enrollment policies, and approxi- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask Whereas Chancellor Finis St. John IV, mately 15 percent of the students at Tribal unanimous consent that when the Sen- President Stuart Bell, and Athletic Director Colleges and Universities are non-Indian in- ate completes its business today, it ad- Greg Byrne have emphasized the importance dividuals; and journ until 12 noon, Thursday, March 4; of academic success to the Crimson Tide Whereas the collective mission and the that following the prayer and pledge, football team and all student-athletes at the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges the morning hour be deemed expired, University of Alabama; and and Universities deserve national recogni- the Journal of proceedings be approved Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide foot- tion: Now, therefore, be it to date, the time for the two leaders be ball team has brought great pride and honor Resolved, That the Senate— reserved for their use later in the day, to the University of Alabama, loyal fans of (1) designates the week beginning February and morning business be closed. the Crimson Tide, and the entire State of 28, 2021, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Alabama: Now, therefore, be it Universities Week’’; and Resolved, That the Senate— (2) calls on the people of the United States objection, it is so ordered. (1) congratulates the University of Ala- and interested groups to observe National f bama Crimson Tide for an undefeated season Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW and winning the 2021 National Collegiate appropriate activities and programs to dem- Athletic Association College Football Play- onstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Uni- Mr. DURBIN. If there is no further off National Championship game; versities. business to come before the Senate, I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Mar 04, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR6.034 S03MRPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE March 3, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1035 ask unanimous consent that it stand To be major general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO THE adjourned under the previous order. BRIG. GEN. JOHN M. BREAZEALE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: There being no objection, the Senate, BRIG. GEN. MATTHEW J. BURGER BRIG. GEN. KENNETH R. COUNCIL, JR. To be brigadier general at 5:51 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, BRIG. GEN. DANIEL J. HEIRES COL. SEAN N. DAY March 4, 2021, at 12 noon. BRIG. GEN. ERICH C. NOVAK BRIG. GEN. JEFFREY T. PENNINGTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. JOHN N. TREE IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO THE f BRIG. GEN. CONSTANCE M. VON HOFFMAN GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: NOMINATIONS IN THE MARINE CORPS To be major general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. MARK A. HASHIMOTO Executive nominations received by IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT the Senate: IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE To be brigadier general INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COL. JOSEPH R. CLEARFIELD To be major general DILAWAR SYED, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DEPUTY AD- COL. MARK H. CLINGAN MINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- COL. SIMON M. DORAN BRIG. GEN. JAY M. BARGERON TION, VICE ALTHEA COETZEE. COL. WALKER M. FIELD BRIG. GEN. BRIAN W. CAVANAUGH IN THE AIR FORCE COL. ANTHONY M. HENDERSON BRIG. GEN. DIMITRI HENRY COL. MICHAEL E. MCWILLIAMS BRIG. GEN. RYAN P. HERITAGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COL. MATTHEW T. MOWERY BRIG. GEN. CHRISTOPHER A. MCPHILLIPS IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- COL. ANDREW M. NIEBEL BRIG. GEN. ROBERT B. SOFGE, JR. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: COL. AHMED T. WILLIAMSON BRIG. GEN. MATTHEW G. TROLLINGER

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