[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 3, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5719-S5720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 334--MEMORIALIZING THOSE IMPACTED BY AND LOST TO THE 
                             COVID-19 VIRUS

  Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 334

       Whereas the first Monday in March is an appropriate day to 
     be recognized as ``COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial 
     Day'';
       Whereas COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel coronavirus, is a 
     deadly illness caused by a virus that can transmit from 
     person to person;
       Whereas, in 2020, COVID-19 began to spread throughout the 
     world, creating a global pandemic that has had a catastrophic 
     impact on human life, communities in the United States, and 
     the United States economy;
       Whereas, in March 2020, communities in every State began to 
     experience increased loss of life and families lost fathers, 
     mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and neighbors 
     from the virus;
       Whereas, beginning in 2020, many across the United States 
     were, and continue to be, personally impacted by COVID-19, 
     including mourning their loved ones and neighbors or 
     suffering from the unknown long-term health implications of 
     the virus;
       Whereas, by the end of July 2021, there had been more than 
     34,733,631 known cases of the virus in the United States and 
     more than 600,000 people tragically lost their lives;
       Whereas COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on low-
     income communities and communities of color, with higher 
     rates of infection and death, exacerbating inequities already 
     prevalent in our systems that must addressed throughout the 
     United States;
       Whereas public servants, frontline and essential workers, 
     and health care professionals took selfless actions to 
     protect their neighbors and communities, support struggling 
     local economies, and find innovative ways to provide 
     services;
       Whereas local, State, Tribal, and Federal Government 
     entities provided critical support to businesses, 
     communities, and the people of the United States in need;
       Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact 
     on the United States and countries around the world; and
       Whereas each life lost to COVID-19, each inequity and 
     broken system brought to light, and each sacrifice made shall 
     never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) will memorialize those lost to the COVID-19 virus;
       (2) recognizes the suffering of those who contracted the 
     COVID-19 virus and survived but carry with them the unknown 
     health side effects; and
       (3) expresses support for the designation of the first 
     Monday in March as ``COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial 
     Day''.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 335--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, AS ``NATIONAL 
                             LOBSTER DAY''

  Mr. KING (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Blumenthal, Mrs. 
Shaheen, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Markey, Mr. Reed, Ms. Hassan, and Ms. 
Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 335

       Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and 
     family tradition in the United States for centuries;
       Whereas thousands of families in the United States make 
     their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving 
     lobsters;
       Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages 
     year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and 
     stay in the industry for their entire working lives;
       Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined 
     turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 
     1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many 
     other holiday traditions;
       Whereas responsible resource management practices beginning 
     in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable 
     fisheries in the world;
       Whereas, throughout history, Presidents of the United 
     States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations 
     and state dinners with international leaders;
       Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that 
     is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12;
       Whereas lobster is enjoyed across meals and in recent years 
     has become a popular breakfast offering;
       Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into trending 
     recipes such as pho, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, and ice 
     cream;
       Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United 
     States occurs in late summer;
       Whereas harvesters, dealers, processors, and cooks adapted 
     and innovated during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people 
     enjoy their favorite lobster dishes and discover new ones in 
     the comfort of their homes;
       Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji 
     set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species 
     around the world;
       Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States 
     and throughout the world for hundreds of years;
       Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as 
     mascots for sports teams;
       Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the 
     plate, including skincare and fertilizers;
       Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster 
     rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and from 
     fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; and

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       Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved 
     restaurants across the United States and in kitchens across 
     the United States as well, bringing families and friends 
     together: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 25, 2021, as ``National Lobster 
     Day''; and
       (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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