[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 5, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2140-S2141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 130--DESIGNATING APRIL 5, 2011, AS ``GOLD STAR WIVES 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 130

       Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the 
     spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed 
     Forces of the United States;
       Whereas the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the 
     spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed 
     Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or 
     as a result of a service-connected disability;
       Whereas the primary mission of the Gold Star Wives of 
     America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship 
     to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the 
     Armed Forces of the United States;
       Whereas, in 1945, the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was 
     organized with the help of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt to assist 
     the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans 
     of the Armed Forces of the United States;
       Whereas the first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of 
     America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945;
       Whereas April 5, 2011, marks the 66th anniversary of the 
     first meeting of the Gold Star Wives of America;
       Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the 
     United States bear the burden of protecting freedom for the 
     United States; and
       Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen 
     members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States 
     should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates April 5, 2011, as ``Gold Star Wives Day'';
       (2) honors and recognizes--
       (A) the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives 
     of America, Inc.; and
       (B) the dedication of the members of the Gold Star Wives of 
     America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces 
     of the United States; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     ``Gold Star Wives Day'' to promote awareness of--
       (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of the 
     Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans 
     of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
       (B) the important role the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. 
     plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen 
     members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United 
     States.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 131--DESIGNATING APRIL 2011 AS ``TSUNAMI AWARENESS 
                                MONTH''

  Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. Inouye) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 131

       Whereas a tsunami is a series of ocean or sea waves 
     generated by a sea floor disturbance, such as an earthquake, 
     landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite;
       Whereas a tsunami could occur during any season and at any 
     time;
       Whereas a tsunami is a threat to life and property for all 
     coastal communities, and tsunamis have caused serious 
     injuries and millions of dollars in property damage in the 
     United States;
       Whereas the danger posed by a tsunami cannot be eliminated, 
     but the impact of a tsunami can be mitigated through 
     community preparedness, timely warnings, and effective 
     response;
       Whereas tsunamis historically have posed the greatest 
     hazard to Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, 
     American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
     Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the 
     Virgin Islands, tsunamis also pose risks to all ocean coasts 
     of the United States;
       Whereas Federal, State, and local officials have partnered 
     to coordinate a national effort to reduce the impact of 
     tsunamis through the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation 
     Program;
       Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration's National Weather Service operates 2 tsunami 
     warning centers, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the 
     West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, that detect 
     potential tsunamis and issue warnings;
       Whereas Tsunami Awareness Month provides an opportunity to 
     highlight the importance of tsunami preparedness and to 
     encourage the people of the United States to take steps to be 
     better prepared for tsunamis at home, work, and school;
       Whereas the people of the United States can prepare for 
     tsunamis by finding out if their home, school, workplace or 
     other frequently visited locations are in tsunami hazard 
     areas, and by identifying evacuation routes; and

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       Whereas additional information about tsunami preparedness 
     may be obtained through TsunamiReady at National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, at www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates April 2011 as ``Tsunami Awareness Month''; 
     and
       (2) encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, 
     schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other 
     applicable entities, along with the people of the United 
     States, to observe Tsunami Awareness Month with appropriate 
     events and activities to promote tsunami preparedness.

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