[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Pages 22714-22716]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2007 AS ``NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH''

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    DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, AS ``NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT 
                        DISORDER AWARENESS DAY''

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      DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2007 AS ``NATIONAL YOUTH COURT MONTH''

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  RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND 
                                 TOWNS

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 COMMENDING FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR HOLDING A CELEBRATION OF 
     THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE

  Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now 
proceed en bloc to the consideration of the following Senate 
resolutions which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 294, S. Res. 
295, S. Res. 296, S. Res. 297, and S. Res. 298.
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolutions.
  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise today to speak in honor of an 
organization that has, over the last century, worked so amazingly hard 
to serve the people and communities of my home State of Utah. This 
year, the Utah League of Cities and Towns celebrates its 100th 
Anniversary.
  The Utah League of Cities and Towns, ULCT, has done a wonderful job 
of representing hundreds of cities and towns throughout a large and 
growing State for 100 years now. Senator Bennett and I are very proud 
of the way it has advocated for the success of each city and town 
throughout Utah and we would like to honor its wonderful accomplishment 
by introducing this resolution to celebrate its 100th anniversary. I 
urge my colleagues to join with me in supporting this resolution and in 
wishing the members of the ULCT another 100 years of success in the 
century to come.
  Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions 
to reconsider be laid upon the table, en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions (S. Res. 294, S. Res. 295, S. Res. 296, S. Res. 297, 
and S. Res. 298) were agreed to.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows:

                              S. Res. 294

       Whereas Congress declared bourbon as ``America's Native 
     Spirit'' in 1964, making it the only spirit distinctive to 
     the United States;
       Whereas the history of bourbon-making is interwoven with 
     the history of the United States, from the first settlers of 
     Kentucky in the 1700s, who began the bourbon-making process, 
     to the 2,000 families and farmers distilling bourbon in 
     Kentucky by the 1800s;
       Whereas bourbon has been used as a form of currency;
       Whereas generations have continued the heritage and 
     tradition of the bourbon-making process, unchanged from the 
     process used by their ancestors centuries before;
       Whereas individual recipes for bourbon call for natural 
     ingredients, utilizing the local Kentucky farming community 
     and leading to continued economic development for the 
     Commonwealth of Kentucky;
       Whereas generations of people in the United States have 
     traveled to Kentucky to experience the family heritage, 
     tradition, and deep-rooted legacy that the Commonwealth 
     contributes to the United States;
       Whereas each year during September visitors from over 13 
     countries attend a Kentucky-inspired commemoration to 
     celebrate the history of the Commonwealth, the distilleries, 
     and bourbon;
       Whereas people who enjoy bourbon should do so responsibly 
     and in moderation; and
       Whereas members of the beverage alcohol industry should 
     continue efforts to promote responsible consumption and to 
     eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 2007 as ``National Bourbon 
     Heritage Month'';
       (2) recognizes bourbon as ``America's Native Spirit'' and 
     reinforces its heritage and tradition and its place in the 
     history of the United States; and
       (3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of 
     Kentucky to the culture of the United States.

                              S. Res. 295

       Whereas Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (also 
     known as ADHD or ADD), is a chronic neurobiological disorder 
     that affects both children and adults, and can significantly 
     interfere with the ability of an individual to regulate 
     activity level, inhibit behavior, and attend to tasks in 
     developmentally-appropriate ways;
       Whereas ADHD can cause devastating consequences, including 
     failure in school and the workplace, antisocial behavior, 
     encounters with the criminal justice system, interpersonal 
     difficulties, and substance abuse;
       Whereas ADHD, the most extensively studied mental disorder 
     in children, affects an estimated 3 to 7 percent (4,000,000) 
     of young school-age children and an estimated 4 percent 
     (8,000,000) of adults across racial, ethnic, and socio-
     economic lines;
       Whereas scientific studies indicate that between 10 and 35 
     percent of children with

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      ADHD have a first-degree relative with past or present ADHD, 
     and that approximately one-half of parents who had ADHD have 
     a child with the disorder, suggesting that ADHD runs in 
     families and inheritance is an important risk factor;
       Whereas despite the serious consequences that can manifest 
     in the family and life experiences of an individual with 
     ADHD, studies indicate that less than 85 percent of adults 
     with the disorder are diagnosed and less than half of 
     children and adults with the disorder receive treatment and, 
     furthermore, poor and minority communities are particularly 
     underserved by ADHD resources;
       Whereas the Surgeon General, the American Medical 
     Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the 
     American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the 
     American Psychological Association, the American Academy of 
     Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
     and the National Institutes of Mental Health, among others, 
     recognize the need for proper diagnosis, education, and 
     treatment of ADHD;
       Whereas the lack of public knowledge and understanding of 
     the disorder play a significant role in the overwhelming 
     numbers of undiagnosed and untreated cases of ADHD, and the 
     dissemination of inaccurate, misleading information 
     contributes as an obstacle for diagnosis and treatment;
       Whereas lack of knowledge combined with issues of stigma 
     have a particularly detrimental effect on the diagnosis and 
     treatment of the disorder;
       Whereas there is a need for education of health care 
     professionals, employers, and educators about the disorder 
     and a need for well-trained mental health professionals 
     capable of conducting proper diagnosis and treatment 
     activities; and
       Whereas studies by the National Institute of Mental Health 
     and others consistently reveal that through proper 
     comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, the symptoms of ADHD 
     can be substantially decreased and quality of life can be 
     improved: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 19, 2007, as ``National Attention 
     Deficit Disorder Awareness Day'';
       (2) recognizes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
     (ADHD) as a major public health concern;
       (3) encourages all Americans to find out more about ADHD, 
     support ADHD mental health services, and seek the appropriate 
     treatment and support, if necessary;
       (4) expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal 
     Government has a responsibility to--
       (A) endeavor to raise awareness about ADHD; and
       (B) continue to consider ways to improve access and quality 
     of mental health services dedicated to improving the quality 
     of life of children and adults with ADHD; and
       (5) calls on Federal, State, and local administrators and 
     the people of the United States to observe the day with 
     appropriate programs and activities.

                              S. Res. 296

       Whereas the United States is built on strong communities in 
     which all citizens play an active role and invest in the 
     success and future of the youth of the United States;
       Whereas the sixth National Youth Court Month celebrates the 
     outstanding achievements of youth court programs throughout 
     the country;
       Whereas in 2006, more than 120,000 youths volunteered to 
     hear more than 130,000 juvenile cases, and more than 20,000 
     adults volunteered to facilitate peer justice in youth court 
     programs;
       Whereas 1,210 youth court programs in 49 States and the 
     District of Columbia provide restorative justice for juvenile 
     offenders, resulting in effective crime prevention, early 
     intervention and education for all youth participants, and 
     enhanced public safety throughout the United States;
       Whereas youth courts address offenses that might otherwise 
     go unaddressed until the offending behavior escalates and 
     reduce caseloads for the juvenile justice system;
       Whereas youth courts redirect the efforts of juvenile 
     offenders toward becoming contributing members of their 
     communities by holding juvenile offenders accountable and 
     reconciling victims, communities, juvenile offenders, and 
     their families;
       Whereas Federal, State, and local governments, 
     corporations, foundations, service organizations, educational 
     institutions, juvenile justice agencies, and individual 
     adults support youth court programs because these programs 
     actively promote and contribute to building successful, 
     productive lives and futures for the youth of the United 
     States;
       Whereas a fundamental correlation exists between youth 
     service and lifelong community involvement;
       Whereas volunteer service and related service learning 
     opportunities enable young people to build character and 
     develop and enhance life-skills, such as responsibility, 
     decision-making, time management, teamwork, public speaking, 
     and leadership, which prospective employers will value; and
       Whereas youth court programs encourage participants to 
     become valuable members of their communities: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate designates September 2007 as 
     ``National Youth Court Month''.

                              S. Res. 297

       Whereas the Utah League of Cities and Towns was created in 
     1907 as the Utah Municipal League to protect the interests of 
     the municipalities of the State of Utah and to promote an 
     active interest in municipal affairs;
       Whereas the Utah League of Cities and Towns was the 9th 
     such State league created in the United States and was one of 
     the earliest members of the National League of Cities;
       Whereas one of the primary functions of the Utah League of 
     Cities and Towns during its early years was to organize and 
     facilitate an annual convention, which remains a key function 
     of the Utah League of Cities and Towns;
       Whereas nearly 1,000 elected officials and staff from 
     municipalities across the State of Utah attend the Utah 
     League of Cities and Towns Convention each year;
       Whereas when the Utah League of Cities and Towns was 
     formed, there were 375,000 residents of Utah and 83 
     municipalities;
       Whereas nearly 2,500,000 people now call Utah home, and the 
     large majority of these people live in the 243 cities and 
     towns across the State;
       Whereas, in 1937, the Utah League of Cities and Towns 
     reorganized, employed a full-time staff, expanded its 
     legislative activity, and launched training and other service 
     programs;
       Whereas the Utah League of Cities and Towns strives to 
     maintain a strong unity among all Utah municipalities, 
     promoting common interests among municipalities while 
     recognizing each city's unique differences;
       Whereas the Utah League of Cities and Towns helped to 
     secure the bid, organize, and host the successful XIX Olympic 
     Winter Games in 2002, and also helped promote a vision of the 
     Olympic Games throughout the region; and
       Whereas, as the Utah League of Cities and Towns enters its 
     2nd century of service, it remains committed to representing 
     the interests of municipal governments with a strong, unified 
     voice at the State and Federal levels and providing 
     information, training, and technical assistance to the 
     leaders of the cities and towns of Utah as they try to make 
     life better for all Utahns: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes and honors the 100th anniversary of the 
     founding of the Utah League of Cities and Towns; and
       (2) expresses its appreciation for the efforts of the Utah 
     League of Cities and Towns to promote civic responsibility 
     and community interest during the past 100 years.

                              S. Res. 298

       Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette, born on September 6, 
     1757, is considered a national hero in both France and the 
     United States for his participation in the American and 
     French revolutions, and is 1 of only 6 Honorary Citizens of 
     the United States;
       Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette served heroically and with 
     distinction during the American Revolution, both as a general 
     and as a diplomat, offering his services as an unpaid 
     volunteer;
       Whereas the first battle the Marquis de Lafayette fought in 
     the American Revolution was at Brandywine, where he fought 
     courageously and was wounded;
       Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette also served with 
     distinction in various other engagements, including the 
     surrender of the British army at Yorktown;
       Whereas, in 1783, the 2 colonial villages of Cross Creek 
     and Campbellton were merged by the legislature of North 
     Carolina and named Fayetteville, North Carolina;
       Whereas Fayetteville, North Carolina was the first city in 
     the United States named for the Marquis de Lafayette, and the 
     only city named for him that he actually visited;
       Whereas, in 1789, the General Assembly and constitutional 
     convention met in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where 
     delegates ratified the United States Constitution, chartered 
     the University of North Carolina, and ceded the western lands 
     of the State to form the State of Tennessee;
       Whereas during the tour of the United States taken by the 
     Marquis de Lafayette as ``The Guest of the Nation,'' the 
     Marquis was entertained in Fayetteville on March 4 and 5, 
     1825, by leading citizens of the State and community of 
     Fayetteville, including Governor Hutchins G. Burton;
       Whereas, on the death of the Marquis de Lafayette in 1834, 
     the City of Fayetteville held a large memorial service with 
     an eloquent eulogium on his character and services;
       Whereas, in 1983, on the bicentennial of the naming of 
     Fayetteville, the Lafayette Society and the great-great 
     grandson of the Marquis de Lafayette, Count Rene de Chambrun, 
     unveiled a statue of General Lafayette in the Downtown 
     Historic District; and
       Whereas the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, will hold 
     3 days of celebration from September 6 through 8, 2007 to 
     honor the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de 
     Lafayette: Now, therefore, be it

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       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina for 
     holding a 3-day celebration of the 250th anniversary of the 
     birth of the Marquis de Lafayette; and
       (2) recognizes that the great City of Fayetteville is where 
     North Carolina celebrates the birthday of the Marquis de 
     Lafayette.

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