[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S2282]
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RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to
the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions, which
were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 414, S. Res. 415, and S. Res.
416.
There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the
resolutions.
Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the three resolutions be
agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be
laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate on
any of those three measures, and any statements related to the
resolutions be printed in the Record.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The resolutions were agreed to.
The preambles were agreed to.
The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows:
S. Res. 414
Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the University of North Carolina
at Pembroke
Whereas the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
(referred to in this preamble as ``the University'') was
founded on March 7, 1887, in Robeson County, North Carolina
by an act of the General Assembly of North Carolina;
Whereas the University, originally named the Croatan Normal
School, was created in response to a petition from the Indian
people of Robeson County;
Whereas the University was founded for the purpose of
training American Indian school teachers;
Whereas the University opened in the fall of 1887 with 15
students and 1 teacher;
Whereas the University moved to its present location in
Pembroke, North Carolina in 1909;
Whereas a 2-year program beyond high school was added to
the University in 1926;
Whereas the length of the program of college studies at the
University was extended to 4 years in 1939;
Whereas, in 1941, the General Assembly of North Carolina
changed the name of the University to Pembroke State College
for Indians;
Whereas, until 1953, the University was the only State-
supported 4-year college for Indians in the United States;
Whereas, in 1969, the General Assembly of North Carolina
changed the name of the University to Pembroke State
University and made the University a regional State
university that provided instruction at both the
undergraduate level and the graduate level;
Whereas, in 1972, the General Assembly of North Carolina
established the 17-campus University of North Carolina system
and made Pembroke State University 1 of the constituent
institutions of the system;
Whereas, on July 1, 1996, Pembroke State University became
the University of North Carolina at Pembroke;
Whereas, today, approximately 6,000 students from diverse
backgrounds are enrolled in 41 undergraduate programs and 17
graduate programs at the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke; and
Whereas March 7, 2012, marks the 125th anniversary of the
founding of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate commemorates the 125th
anniversary of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
S. Res. 415
Designating April 4, 2012, as ``National Association of Junior
Auxiliaries Day''
Whereas the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and
the members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries
provide valuable service and leadership opportunities for
women who wish to take an active role in their communities;
Whereas the mission of the National Association of Junior
Auxiliaries is to encourage member chapters to render
charitable services that--
(1) are beneficial to the general public; and
(2) place a particular emphasis on providing for the needs
of children; and
Whereas since the founding of the National Association of
Junior Auxiliaries in 1941, the organization has provided
strength and inspiration to women who want to effect positive
change in their communities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates April 4, 2012, as ``National Association of
Junior Auxiliaries Day'';
(2) recognizes the great contributions made by members of
the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their
communities and to the people of the United States; and
(3) especially commends the work of the members of the
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to better the
lives of children in the United States.
S. Res. 416
Supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month
Whereas Parkinson's disease is the second most common
neurodegenerative disease in the United States, second only
to Alzheimer's disease;
Whereas there is inadequate comprehensive data on the
incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease, as of 2011,
it is estimated that the disease affects from 500,000 to
1,500,000 people in the United States;
Whereas although research suggests the cause of Parkinson's
disease is a combination of genetic and environmental
factors, the exact cause and progression of the disease is
still unknown;
Whereas there is no objective test for Parkinson's disease,
and the rate of misdiagnosis can be high;
Whereas symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to
person and include tremors, slowness, difficulty with
balance, swallowing, chewing, speaking, rigidity, cognitive
problems, dementia, mood disorders, such as depression and
anxiety, constipation, skin problems, and sleep disruptions;
Whereas medications mask some symptoms of Parkinson's
disease for a limited amount of time each day, often with
dose-limiting side effects;
Whereas ultimately the medications and treatments lose
their effectiveness, generally after 4 to 8 years, leaving
the person unable to move, speak, or swallow;
Whereas there is no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt
the progression of Parkinson's disease; and
Whereas increased education and research are needed to help
find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and,
ultimately, an effective treatment or cure for Parkinson's
disease: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the designation of April as Parkinson's
Awareness Month;
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson's Awareness
Month;
(3) continues to support research to find better
treatments, and eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease;
(4) recognizes the people living with Parkinson's who
participate in vital clinical trials to advance knowledge of
the disease; and
(5) commends the dedication of local and regional
organizations, volunteers, and millions of Americans across
the country working to improve the quality of life of persons
living with Parkinson's disease and their families.
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