Adopted S.Res.262, designating the week beginning on September 12, 2011, and ending on September 16, 2011, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality.
Adopted S.Res.263, designating the week beginning September 11, 2011, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Adopted S.Res.264, designating September 12, 2011, as "National Day of Encouragement".
Adopted S.Res.265, honoring the lifetime achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.
Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.256, designating the week of October 2 through October 8, 2011, as "National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week".