[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 2, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S492-S494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions which were 
submitted earlier today: S. Res. 36, S. Res. 37, S. Res. 38, S. Res. 
39, and S. Res. 40.
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolutions en bloc.
  Mr. ROCKEFELLER. I ask unanimous consent the resolutions be agreed 
to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid on 
the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and any 
statements be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions were agreed to en bloc.
  The preambles were agreed to en bloc.
  The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows:

                               S. Res. 36

Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating 
         January 2011 as ``National Stalking Awareness Month''.

       Whereas in a 1-year period, an estimated 3,400,000 people 
     in the United States reported being stalked, and 75 percent 
     of victims report that they were stalked by someone they 
     know;
       Whereas 81 percent of women who are stalked by an intimate 
     partner are also physically assaulted by that partner, and 76 
     percent of women who are killed by an intimate partner were 
     also stalked by that intimate partner;
       Whereas 11 percent of victims reported having been stalked 
     for more than 5 years, and 23 percent of victims reported 
     having been stalked almost every day;
       Whereas 1 in 4 victims reported that they were aware of 
     email, instant messaging, blogs or bulletin boards, internet 
     sites, or chat rooms being used against them by their 
     stalkers, and 1 in 13 victims reported that stalkers had used 
     electronic devices to monitor them;
       Whereas stalking victims are forced to take drastic 
     measures to protect themselves, including changing identity, 
     relocating, changing jobs, and obtaining protection orders;
       Whereas 1 in 7 victims has relocated in an effort to escape 
     a stalker;
       Whereas approximately 130,000 victims reported having been 
     fired or asked to leave a job because of stalking, and about 
     1 in 8 employed victims missed work because they feared for 
     their safety or were taking steps to protect themselves, such 
     as seeking a restraining order;
       Whereas less than half of victims report stalking to 
     police, and only 7 percent of victims contacted a victim 
     service provider, shelter, or hotline;
       Whereas stalking is a crime under Federal law and under the 
     laws of all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the 
     territories of the United States;
       Whereas stalking affects victims of every race, age, 
     culture, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental 
     ability, and economic status;
       Whereas national organizations, local victim service 
     organizations, prosecutors' offices, and police departments 
     stand ready to assist stalking victims and are working 
     diligently to develop effective and innovative responses to 
     stalking;

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       Whereas there is a need to improve the criminal justice 
     system's response to stalking through more aggressive 
     investigation and prosecution;
       Whereas there is a need for increased availability of 
     victim services across the country, and such services must 
     include programs tailored to meet the needs of stalking 
     victims; and
       Whereas the Senate finds that ``National Stalking Awareness 
     Month'' provides an opportunity to educate the people of the 
     United States about stalking: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates January 2011 as ``National Stalking 
     Awareness Month'';
       (2) applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim 
     service providers, police, prosecutors, national and 
     community organizations, and private sector supporters for 
     their efforts in promoting awareness about stalking;
       (3) encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, 
     victim service and human service agencies, college campuses 
     and universities, nonprofit organizations, and others to 
     increase awareness of stalking and the availability of 
     services for stalking victims; and
       (4) urges national and community organizations, businesses 
     in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of 
     the crime of stalking through ``National Stalking Awareness 
     Month''.

                               S. Res. 37

    Recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the 
    valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

       Whereas Catholic schools in the United States have received 
     international acclaim for academic excellence while providing 
     students with lessons that extend far beyond the classroom;
       Whereas Catholic schools present a broad curriculum that 
     emphasizes the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, 
     physical, and social values in the young people of the United 
     States;
       Whereas Catholic schools in the United States today educate 
     2,119,341 students and maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 
     14 to 1;
       Whereas the faculty members of Catholic schools teach a 
     highly diverse body of students;
       Whereas the graduation rate for all Catholic school 
     students is 99 percent;
       Whereas 97 percent of Catholic high school graduates go on 
     to college;
       Whereas Catholic schools produce students strongly 
     dedicated to their faith, values, families, and communities 
     by providing an intellectually stimulating environment rich 
     in spiritual character and moral development; and
       Whereas in the 1972 pastoral message concerning Catholic 
     education, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops 
     stated, ``Education is one of the most important ways by 
     which the Church fulfills its commitment to the dignity of 
     the person and building of community. Community is central to 
     education ministry, both as a necessary condition and an 
     ardently desired goal. The educational efforts of the Church, 
     therefore, must be directed to forming persons-in-community; 
     for the education of the individual Christian is important 
     not only to his solitary destiny, but also the destinies of 
     the many communities in which he lives.'': Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event 
     cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association 
     and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that 
     recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic 
     elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and
       (2) commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and 
     teachers across the United States for their ongoing 
     contributions to education, and for the vital role they play 
     in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the 
     United States.

                               S. Res. 38

  Congratulating Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on its 100th anniversary.

       Whereas February 5, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of 
     the establishment of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota;
       Whereas in the summer of 1852, individuals came to Brooklyn 
     Center and cleared rich, tillable land to farm and build 
     homes;
       Whereas those industrious individuals quickly transformed 
     Brooklyn Center into a prosperous farming community, where 
     Minnesotans grew and gathered harvests that fed countless 
     families throughout the region;
       Whereas Brooklyn Center was incorporated as a village in 
     1911, became a city in 1967, and continues to be a community 
     where all residents can feel proud to live, work, and raise 
     their families;
       Whereas Brooklyn Center has successfully balanced economic 
     growth and business development with an enduring focus on 
     family values and small town charm;
       Whereas, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, 
     Brooklyn Center boasts 522 acres of parks and nature centers, 
     a first-rate education system, quality health care options, 
     accessible transportation, and the historic Earle Brown 
     Heritage Center; and
       Whereas Brooklyn Center is a city with a proud history and 
     a strong place in the heritage of the State of Minnesota and 
     the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on its 100th 
     anniversary; and
       (2) commends the Minnesotans who have made Brooklyn Center, 
     Minnesota ``A Great Place to Start and a Great Place to 
     Stay''.

                               S. Res. 39

Congratulating the Auburn University football team for winning the 2010 
            Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

       Whereas the Auburn University Tigers won the Tostitos Bowl 
     Championship Series National Championship Game (referred to 
     in this preamble as the ``BCS National Championship Game'') 
     in Glendale, Arizona, on January 10, 2011, in a thrilling 
     victory over the University of Oregon Ducks with a score of 
     22 to 19;
       Whereas the Auburn University Tigers earned their seventh 
     Southeastern Conference title by defeating the University of 
     South Carolina Gamecocks on December 5, 2010, with a score of 
     56 to 17;
       Whereas the Auburn University Tigers finished the 2010 
     season with a perfect record of 14 wins and 0 losses;
       Whereas the Auburn University Tigers won 6 games against 
     nationally ranked opponents during the 2010 season;
       Whereas the 2010 BCS National Championship Game marks the 
     second national college football championship in the storied 
     history of Auburn University;
       Whereas the Auburn University football team earned its 
     first national college football championship in the 1957 
     season, when the team was led by Coach Ralph ``Shug'' Jordan 
     and quarterback Lloyd Nix;
       Whereas the victory of the Auburn University Tigers in the 
     2010 BCS National Championship Game was the fifth consecutive 
     BCS national championship won by a school in the Southeastern 
     Conference;
       Whereas in 2010, the Auburn University Tigers were led by 
     quarterback Cam Newton, winner of the Heisman Trophy, the 
     Maxwell Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, the Walter Camp 
     Award, the Associated Press Player of the Year Award, and the 
     Manning Award;
       Whereas during the BCS National Championship Game, Lombardi 
     Award winner Nick Fairley recorded 5 tackles, including 3 
     tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble, and was 
     named the Bowl Championship Series Defensive Player of the 
     Game;
       Whereas running back Michael Dyer rushed for 143 yards on 
     22 carries, including 57 yards on the game-winning drive, and 
     was named the Bowl Championship Series Offensive Player of 
     the Game;
       Whereas Wes Byrum kicked a 19-yard field goal in front of 
     78,600 fans as time expired to break the 19 to 19 tie and win 
     the game;
       Whereas Gene Chizik, in his second season as head coach of 
     the Auburn University football team, won the Associated Press 
     Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year Award, the Home 
     Depot Coach of the Year Award, the Liberty Mutual Coach of 
     the Year Award, the Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of 
     the Year Award, and the Paul ``Bear'' Bryant Award;
       Whereas Gene Chizik instilled character, integrity, and the 
     values espoused in the Auburn Creed in his players and 
     inspired the Auburn players, students, and fans throughout 
     the season with the theme of ``All In'';
       Whereas offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Gus 
     Malzahn was recognized as the top assistant coach in the 
     country, receiving the 2010 Broyles Award for leading the 
     offense of the 2010 Auburn University football team to 
     single-season school records for total offensive yards, total 
     rushing yards, and points scored;
       Whereas the vision and leadership of President Jay Gogue 
     and Athletic Director Jay Jacobs was instrumental in bringing 
     academic and athletic success and national recognition to 
     Auburn University;
       Whereas the winning season of the 2010 Auburn University 
     football team was also made possible by the leadership and 
     service of past Auburn men such as George Petrie, John 
     Heisman, Ralph ``Shug'' Jordan, Jim Fyffe, and James E. Foy;
       Whereas the 2010 BCS National Championship Game was a 
     victory not only for the 2010 Auburn University football 
     team, but also for the great Auburn University football teams 
     and players throughout the history of the program, including 
     the undefeated teams of 1958, 1993, and 2004 and players Bo 
     Jackson, Pat Sullivan, Tracy Rocker, Terry Beasley, Jason 
     Campbell, Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, Ed Dyas, and 
     Quentin Riggins; and
       Whereas the 2010 Auburn University football team has 
     brought great honor to Auburn University, the Auburn 
     University family, and the entire State of Alabama: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Auburn University football team for 
     winning the 2010 Bowl Championship Series National 
     Championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
     students, and staff whose hard work and dedication were 
     instrumental in helping the Auburn University Tigers win the 
     national championship; and
       (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the President of Auburn University, Dr. Jay Gogue;
       (B) the Athletic Director of Auburn University, Jay Jacobs; 
     and
       (C) the Head Coach of the Auburn University football team, 
     Gene Chizik.

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                               S. Res. 40

Congratulating the University of Akron men's soccer team on winning the 
   National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Soccer 
                             Championship.

       Whereas on December 12, 2010, the University of Akron men's 
     soccer team, known as the Zips, won the National Collegiate 
     Athletic Association College Cup in Santa Barbara, California 
     and became the first team to win a national title in the 
     history of the University of Akron;
       Whereas with the victory over the previously undefeated and 
     top-ranked University of Louisville Cardinals, the 2010 
     University of Akron men's soccer team finished its historic 
     championship season with a record of 22 wins, 1 loss, and 2 
     draws;
       Whereas the 2010 University of Akron men's soccer team has 
     become a symbol of pride and success to the University of 
     Akron and the communities in Northeast Ohio surrounding the 
     University of Akron;
       Whereas the athletic program of the University of Akron 
     encourages student-athletes to compete on the field, complete 
     degrees in the classroom, and become contributing members of 
     society;
       Whereas each year, University of Akron student-athletes and 
     coaches participate in community service activities;
       Whereas the head coach of the University of Akron men's 
     soccer team, Caleb Porter, has won 1 national title and taken 
     the men's soccer team to 2 national championship games in the 
     2 years prior to date of the approval of this resolution;
       Whereas associate head coach Jared Embick, assistant coach 
     Oliver Slawson, and volunteer assistant coach Liam Curran 
     played an important role in coaching the University of Akron 
     men's soccer team;
       Whereas midfielder Scott Caldwell was named the most 
     outstanding offensive player of the College Cup;
       Whereas defender Kofi Sarkodie was named the most 
     outstanding defensive player of the College Cup;
       Whereas forward and midfielder Darlington Nagbe is a 
     finalist for the Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to the best 
     men's collegiate soccer player in the United States;
       Whereas 44 members of the University of Akron men's soccer 
     team have been named All-Americans, including 2 members from 
     the 2010 season, defender Kofi Sarkodie and forward and 
     midfielder Darlington Nagbe;
       Whereas 12 members of the University of Akron men's soccer 
     team have been named Academic All-Americans, including 4 
     members from the 2010 season--defender Kofi Sarkodie, 
     defender Chad Barson, goalkeeper David Meves, and midfielder 
     Anthony Ampaipitakwong;
       Whereas the 2010 University of Akron men's soccer team was 
     comprised of--
       (1) 3 seniors--midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong, defender 
     Chris Korb, and defender Enrique Paez;
       (2) 5 juniors--midfielder Michael Balogun, midfielder and 
     defender Matt Dagilis, forward and midfielder Darlington 
     Nagbe, midfielder Michael Nanchoff, and defender Kofi 
     Sarkodie;
       (3) 7 sophomores--defender Chad Barson, midfielder Scott 
     Caldwell, goalkeeper David Meves, goalkeeper Anthony 
     Ponikvar, forward Thomas Schmitt, midfielder Ben Speas, and 
     defender Zarek Valentin; and
       (4) 9 freshmen--midfielder Reinaldo Brenes, forward Richard 
     Diaz, Jr., forward Gabriel Genovesi, midfielder Perry 
     Kitchen, forward Darren Mattocks, goalkeeper Andrian McAdams, 
     midfielder Martin Ontiveros, midfielder Eric Stevenson, and 
     forward McKauly Tulloch;

       Whereas 11 members of the 2010 University of Akron men's 
     soccer team hail from the State of Ohio; and
       Whereas the University of Akron men's soccer team should be 
     praised for its historic season of both athletic and academic 
     accomplishments: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the University of Akron men's soccer team 
     on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association 
     Division I Men's Soccer Championship;
       (2) recognizes the athletic program of the University of 
     Akron for encouraging student-athletes to achieve in both 
     sports and academics; and
       (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display to--
       (A) the University of Akron;
       (B) Dr. Luis M. Proenza, the President of the University of 
     Akron; and
       (C) Caleb Porter, the head coach of the University of Akron 
     men's soccer team.

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