S.Res. 508 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 508 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 17, 2014 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service. Whereas, in 1914, Congress recognized the need for greater assistance and established a reference unit within the Library of Congress to support an informed and independent legislature; Whereas the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (2 U.S.C. 28 et seq.) transformed the Legislative Reference Service into the Congressional Research Service, expanding its size and analytic capacity; Whereas the Congressional Research Service is housed within the Library of Congress and benefits from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress to complete research and analysis and to disseminate information and materials to assist Congress; Whereas Congressional Research Service products are the result of collaboration between a diverse workforce consisting of analysts, attorneys, information professionals, and support staff; Whereas the Congressional Research Service strives to provide accurate and objective assistance to all members and committees at all stages of the legislative process, and in a timely, confidential, and non-partisan manner; and Whereas the Congressional Research Service provides Congress with analysis and information on legislative and oversight issues in reports, memoranda, seminars, and briefings: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Congressional Research Service and commends the employees of the Congressional Research Service for their service to Congress and the people of the United States; and (2) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Librarian of Congress; and (B) the Director of the Congressional Research Service.