[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3049-S3050]
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RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY
Mr. REID. I now ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the
consideration of S. Res. 450, S. Res. 451, and S. Res. 452, which were
submitted earlier today.
There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the
resolutions.
Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent the resolutions be agreed to, the
preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid on the table
for all three of these, that there be no intervening action or debate,
and any statements relating to any one of these three matters 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. 450
(Designating May 15, 2012, as ``National MPS Awareness Day'')
Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred to in this
resolution as ``MPS'') are a group of genetically determined
lysosomal storage diseases that render the human body
incapable of producing certain enzymes needed to break down
complex carbohydrates;
Whereas MPS diseases cause complex carbohydrates to be
stored in almost every cell in the body and progressively
cause cellular damage;
Whereas the cellular damage caused by MPS--
(1) adversely affects the human body by damaging the heart,
respiratory system, bones, internal organs, and central
nervous system; and
(2) often results in intellectual disabilities, short
stature, corneal damage, joint stiffness, loss of mobility,
speech and hearing impairment, heart disease, hyperactivity,
chronic respiratory problems, and, most importantly, a
drastically shortened life span;
Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not apparent at birth;
Whereas, without treatment, the life expectancy of an
individual afflicted with MPS begins to decrease at a very
early stage in the life of the individual;
Whereas research has resulted in the development of limited
treatments for some MPS diseases;
Whereas promising advancements in the pursuit of treatments
for additional MPS diseases are underway as of the date of
agreement to this resolution;
Whereas, despite the creation of new remedies, the blood-
brain barrier continues to be a significant impediment to
effectively treating the brain, which prevents the treatment
of many of the symptoms of MPS;
Whereas the quality of life of the individuals afflicted
with MPS, and the treatments available to those individuals,
will be enhanced through the development of early detection
techniques and early intervention;
Whereas treatments and research advancements for MPS are
limited by a lack of awareness about MPS diseases;
Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS diseases extends to
individuals within the medical community;
Whereas the cellular damage that is caused by MPS makes MPS
a model for the study of many other degenerative genetic
diseases; and
Whereas the development of effective therapies and a
potential cure for MPS diseases can be accomplished by
increased awareness, research, data collection, and
information distribution: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates May 15, 2012, as ``National MPS Awareness
Day''; and
(2) supports the goals and ideals of ``National MPS
Awareness Day''.
S. Res. 451
(Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring
the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States
of America)
Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in
1983 when Congress passed the Joint Resolution entitled
``Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27,
1984, as `National Tourism Week' '', approved November 29,
1983 (Public Law 98
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178; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value of travel and
tourism;
Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated
across the United States from May 5 through 13, 2012;
Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the
United States are holding events in honor of National Travel
and Tourism Week;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports more than
14,000,000 jobs in the United States;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals
in all 50 States and all the territories of the United
States;
Whereas international travel to the United States is the
single largest export industry in the country;
Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the
executive branch have worked to streamline the visa process
and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other
countries;
Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic
benefits to the United States by generating nearly
$2,000,000,000,000 in annual economic output;
Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the
rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the
United States and its communities; and
Whereas, the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be
overstated: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes May 5 through 13, 2012, as National Travel
and Tourism Week;
(2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its
important contributions to the United States of America; and
(3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism
industry for their important contributions to the United
States of America.
S. Res. 452
(Designating July 13, 2012, as ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'' and
recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic
cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements
and cultural heritage of the United States)
Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic
automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as
a means of individual expression;
Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than
100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic
progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all
activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of
classic automobiles;
Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of
automobiles is an activity shared across generations and
across all segments of society;
Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses
have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the
heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration
and exhibition of such vintage works of art;
Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-
skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and
Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for
music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic
pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the
United States: Now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates July 13, 2012, as ``Collector Car
Appreciation Day'';
(2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of
historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving
the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the
United States; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in
events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day
that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate
young people about the importance of preserving the cultural
heritage of the United States, including through the
collection and restoration of collector cars.
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