[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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