S5902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE 17, 2019

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RES. 362 and there is a national wildlife refuge lo- (2) acknowledged by the Supreme Court of Whereas, in 1903, President Theodore Roo- cated within a 1-hour drive of nearly every the United States, State supreme courts, and sevelt established the first national wildlife metropolitan area in the United States, many State and Federal laws that prohibit refuge on Pelican Island in Florida; which has enabled national wildlife refuges youth under the age of 18 from taking on Whereas, in 2019, the National Wildlife Ref- to employ, educate, and engage young people major adult responsibilities such as voting, uge System, administered by the United from all backgrounds in exploring, con- jury duty, and military service; States Fish and Wildlife Service, is the pre- necting with, and preserving the natural her- Whereas youth who are placed under the mier system of land and water to conserve itage of the United States; commitment of the juvenile court system wildlife in the world and has grown to 567 na- Whereas, since 1995, national wildlife ref- are able to access age-appropriate services tional wildlife refuges and 38 wetland man- uges across the United States have held fes- and education and remain closer to their agement districts located in every State and tivals, educational programs, guided tours, families, which reduces the likelihood that territory of the United States; and other events to celebrate National Wild- those youth will commit offenses in the fu- Whereas national wildlife refuges are im- life Refuge Week during the second full week ture; portant recreational and tourism destina- of October; Whereas, every year in the United States, tions in communities across the United Whereas the United States Fish and Wild- an estimated 76,000 youth are tried, sen- States and offer a variety of recreational op- life Service has designated the week begin- tenced, or incarcerated as adults, and most portunities, including 6 wildlife-dependent ning on October 13, 2019, as ‘‘National Wild- of those youth are prosecuted for nonviolent uses that the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- life Refuge Week’’; and offenses; tem manages, specifically hunting, fishing, Whereas the designation of National Wild- Whereas most laws allowing the prosecu- wildlife observation, photography, environ- life Refuge Week by the Senate would recog- tion of youth as adults were enacted before mental education, and interpretation; nize more than a century of conservation in the publication of research-based evidence Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- the United States, raise awareness about the by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- tem receives more than 50,000,000 visitors an- importance of wildlife and the National vention and the Office of Juvenile Justice nually, which generates more than Wildlife Refuge System, and celebrate the and Delinquency Prevention of the Depart- $3,200,000,000 in sales and more than 41,000 myriad recreational opportunities available ment of Justice demonstrating that pros- jobs in local economies; for the enjoyment of the protected land and ecuting youth in adult court actually de- Whereas 382 units of the National Wildlife water within that system: Now, therefore, be creases public safety as, on average, youth Refuge System have hunting programs that it prosecuted in adult court are 34 percent receive more than 2,000,000 hunting visits an- Resolved, That the Senate— more likely to commit future crimes than (1) designates the week beginning on Octo- nually, and 316 units of the National Wildlife youth retained in the juvenile court system; ber 13, 2019, as ‘‘National Wildlife Refuge Refuge System have fishing programs that Whereas youth of color, youth with disabil- Week’’; receive more than 7,000,000 fishing visits an- ities, and youth with mental health issues (2) encourages the observance of National nually; are disproportionally represented at all Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- stages of the criminal justice system; events and activities; tem has hosted more than 30,000,000 wildlife Whereas it is harmful to public safety and (3) acknowledges the importance of na- observation visits in recent years; to young offenders to confine youth in adult tional wildlife refuges for their recreational Whereas national wildlife refuges are im- jails or prisons where they are significantly opportunities and contribution to local portant to local businesses and gateway more likely to be physically and sexually as- economies across the United States; communities; saulted and often placed in solitary confine- Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- (4) finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fish- ment; tem encompasses every kind of ecosystem in Whereas youth sentenced as adults receive the United States, including temperate, ing heritage of the United States for future generations; an adult criminal record that hinders future tropical, and boreal forests, wetlands, education and employment opportunities; deserts, grasslands, arctic tundras, and re- (5) identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions Whereas youth who receive extremely long mote islands, and spans 12 time zones from sentences deserve an opportunity to dem- the United States Virgin Islands to Guam; of wildlife observation, photography, envi- ronmental education, and interpretation; onstrate their potential to grow and change; Whereas national wildlife refuges are home and to more than— (6) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the Whereas, in October, people around the (1) 700 species of birds; United States participate in Youth Justice (2) 220 species of mammals; protection of imperiled species and eco- (3) 250 species of reptiles and amphibians; systems, and compatible uses; Action Month to increase public awareness and (7) acknowledges the role of national wild- of the issues facing youth transferred to the (4) 1,000 species of fish; life refuges in conserving waterfowl and wa- adult criminal justice system and to provide Whereas national wildlife refuges are the terfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird people across the United States with an op- primary Federal land on which the produc- Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.); portunity to develop action-oriented events tion, migration, and wintering habitats for (8) reaffirms the support of the Senate for in their communities: Now, therefore, be it waterfowl are fostered; wildlife conservation and the National Wild- Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas, since 1934, the Migratory Bird life Refuge System; and (1) acknowledges that the collateral con- Conservation Fund, which has been largely (9) expresses the intent of the Senate— sequences normally applied in the adult funded from the sale of the Federal Duck (A) to continue working to conserve wild- criminal justice system should not auto- Stamp to outdoor enthusiasts, has generated life; and matically apply to youth arrested for crimes more than $1,500,000,000 and enabled the con- (B) to manage the National Wildlife Refuge before the age of 18; servation of more than 5,900,000 acres of System for current and future generations. (2) designates October 2019 as ‘‘National Youth Justice Action Month’’; and habitat for waterfowl and numerous other f species in the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- (3) recognizes and supports the goals and tem; SENATE RESOLUTION 363—DESIG- ideals of National Youth Justice Action Whereas national wildlife refuges provide NATING OCTOBER 2019 AS ‘‘NA- Month. protection to more than 380 threatened and TIONAL YOUTH JUSTICE ACTION f endangered species; MONTH’’ Whereas national wildlife refuges are cores SENATE RESOLUTION 364—CON- Mr. SCHUMER (for Ms. HARRIS) sub- of conservation for larger landscapes and re- GRATULATING THE WASHINGTON mitted the following resolution; which sources for other agencies of the Federal MYSTICS ON WINNING THE 2019 was referred to the Committee on the Government, State governments, private WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKET- Judiciary: landowners, and organizations in efforts to BALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPION- S. RES. 363 secure the wildlife heritage of the United SHIP States; Whereas the historical role of the juvenile Whereas more than 38,000 volunteers and court system is to rehabilitate and treat Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. almost 200 national wildlife refuge ‘‘Friends’’ young offenders while holding them account- CARDIN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. WARNER, and organizations contribute approximately able and maintaining public safety, and the Ms. CANTWELL) submitted the following 1,350,000 volunteer hours annually, the equiv- juvenile court system is therefore better resolution; which was considered and alent of 650 full-time employees, and provide equipped to work with youth than the adult agreed to: an important link to local communities; criminal justice system, which is punitive in Whereas national wildlife refuges provide nature; S. RES. 364 an important opportunity for children to dis- Whereas youth are developmentally dif- Whereas, on October 10, 2019, the Wash- cover and gain a greater appreciation for the ferent from adults, and those differences ington Mystics won the 2019 Women’s Na- natural world; have been— tional Association (referred to in Whereas there are national wildlife refuges (1) documented by research on the adoles- this preamble as the ‘‘WNBA’’) champion- located in several urban and suburban areas cent brain; and ship;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:33 Oct 18, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17OC6.047 S17OCPT1 snicholson on DSK30NT082PROD with SENATE October 17, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5903 Whereas that October 10, 2019, win is the Whereas women and children suffer the Whereas the people of the United States first WNBA championship won by the Wash- most serious effects of and malnutri- can express their concern for the plight of ington Mystics in the 22 years that the tion; hungry and malnourished people throughout have been in the WNBA; Whereas millions of children die each year the world by study, advocacy, and action: Whereas the Washington Mystics beat the from hunger-related illness and disease; Now, therefore, be it in the WNBA finals; Whereas many people suffer permanent Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the Washington Mystics— physical or mental impairment because of (1) designates October 16, 2019, and October (1) dominated the competition in the reg- vitamin or protein deficiencies; 16, 2020, as ‘‘World Food Day’’; and ular season, with 26 wins and 8 losses, the Whereas the United States has a long tra- (2) encourages the people of the United best record of any team in the WNBA; and dition of demonstrating humanitarian con- States to observe the days with appropriate (2) earned the top seed in the playoffs; cern for the hungry and malnourished people ceremonies and activities. Whereas the Washington Mystics play of the world; f home games at the Entertainment and Whereas there is a growing concern in the Sports Arena in Southeast Washington, DC; United States and in other countries about AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Whereas the 2019 roster of Washington threats to the future food supply, including— PROPOSED Mystics players includes— (1) misuse and overuse of land and water; (1) ; (2) loss of biological diversity; and SA 946. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an (2) ; (3) erosion of genetic resources on a global amendment to Treaty Doc. 116–1, Protocol to (3) ; scale; the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Ac- (4) ; Whereas the world community increas- cession of the Republic of . (5) Myisha Hines-Allen; ingly calls upon the United States to resolve SA 947. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an (6) ; food problems stemming from natural- and amendment to amendment SA 946 proposed (7) ; (8) ; human-made disasters by providing humani- by Mr. MCCONNELL to the resolution of rati- (9) ; tarian assistance; fication for Treaty Doc. 116–1, supra. (10) LaToya Sanders; Whereas the United States— f (11) ; and (1) plays a major role in the development (12) Shatori Walker-Kimbrough; and implementation of international food TEXT OF AMENDMENTS and agricultural trade standards and prac- Whereas Emma Meesseman received the SA 946. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an tices; and 2019 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player amendment to Treaty Doc. 116–1, Pro- award; (2) recognizes the positive role that the Whereas Elena Delle Donne received the global food trade can play in enhancing tocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 2019 WNBA League Most Valuable Player human nutrition and alleviating hunger; 1949 on the Accession of the Republic of award; Whereas, although progress has been made North Macedonia; as follows: Whereas Natasha Cloud received the 2019 in reducing the incidence of hunger and mal- At the end add the following. WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership nutrition in the United States, certain ‘‘This Treaty shall be effective 1 day after award; groups remain vulnerable to the date of ratification.’’ Whereas the 2019 Washington Mystics and related diseases; Whereas the conservation of natural re- coaching staff includes— SA 947. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an (1) Head Coach ; sources, the preservation of biological diver- amendment to amendment SA 946 pro- (2) Assistant Coach ; and sity, and strong public and private agricul- (3) Assistant Coach Eric Thibault; tural research programs are required for the posed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the resolu- Whereas Ted Leonsis, founder, chairman, United States— tion of ratification for Treaty Doc. 116– principal partner, and chief executive officer (1) to remain food secure; and 1, Protocol to the North Atlantic Trea- of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, (2) to continue to aid the hungry and mal- ty of 1949 on the Accession of the Re- which owns the Washington Mystics, has nourished people of the world; public of North Macedonia; as follows: Whereas the United States is a world lead- built a culture of success and contributed Strike ‘‘1 day’’ and insert ‘‘2 days’’ greatly to Washington, DC, and the sur- er in the development of agricultural innova- rounding region through philanthropy; tion and technology aimed at enhancing the f Whereas the Washington Mystics have ex- improved production, safety, and quality of the world food supply and must continue to AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO hibited dedication to positive social impact MEET by strengthening communities through the retain that role; Mystics Care partnership with organizations Whereas participation by private vol- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in Washington, DC, and the surrounding re- untary organizations and businesses, work- have 7 requests for committees to meet gion; and ing with national governments and the inter- during today’s session of the Senate. national community, is essential in the Whereas the dedication and hard work of They have the approval of the Majority the Washington Mystics have inspired and search for ways to increase food production in developing countries and improve food and Minority leaders. empowered girls, boys, women, and men of Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph all ages: Now, therefore, be it distribution to hungry and malnourished Resolved, That the Senate— people; 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for Whereas the Food and Agriculture Organi- ate, the following committees are au- winning the 2019 Women’s National Basket- zation of the (referred to in thorized to meet during today’s session ball Association championship; this preamble as the ‘‘FAO’’) is mandated to of the Senate: lead global efforts to address food and nutri- (2) applauds the people of Washington, DC, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND and the surrounding region for their enthusi- tion security issues; Whereas the member nations of the FAO FORESTRY astic support of the Washington Mystics; The Committee on Agriculture, Nu- (3) supports equity in men’s and women’s have unanimously designated October 16 of professional sports; and each year as ‘‘World Food Day’’; trition, and Forestry is authorized to (4) respectfully requests the Secretary of Whereas the FAO has worked to organize meet during the session of the Senate the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of activities and efforts on ‘‘World Food Day’’ on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10 this resolution to the founder, chairman, in over 130 countries to promote awareness a.m., to conduct a hearing. of and action for people suffering from hun- principal partner, and chief executive officer COMMITTEE ON ARMED’SERVICES ger and malnutrition; of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Ted The Committee on Armed Services is Leonsis. Whereas past observances of ‘‘World Food Day’’ have been supported— authorized to meet during the session f (1) by proclamations by Congress, the of the Senate on Thursday, October 17, SENATE RESOLUTION 365—DESIG- President, the 50 States, the District of Co- 2019, at 9 a.m., to conduct a hearing. lumbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, NATING OCTOBER 16, 2019, AND COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN and the territories and possessions of the AFFAIRS OCTOBER 16, 2020, AS ‘‘WORLD United States; and FOOD DAY’’ (2) by programs of the Department of Agri- The Committee on Banking. Housing, Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. MORAN, culture and other Federal departments and and Urban Affairs is authorized to Mr. BOOZMAN, and Mr. LEAHY) sub- agencies; meet during the session of the Senate mitted the following resolution; which Whereas private voluntary organizations on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10 and community leaders are participating in a.m., to conduct a hearing. was considered and agreed to: planning ‘‘World Food Day’’ observances in S. RES. 365 2019 and 2020, and a growing number of these COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL Whereas hunger and malnutrition are daily organizations and leaders are using ‘‘World RESOURCES facts of life for hundreds of millions of peo- Food Day’’ as a focal point for year-round The Committee on Energy and Nat- ple around the world; programs; and ural Resources is authorized to meet

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