; Whereas Joe Tydings was an avid and devoted horseman who— (1) authored the Horse Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1821 et seq.), which penalizes the practice of soring horses; and (2) advocated for the implementation of that Act following a return to private life; Whereas Joe Tydings continued to serve his community in many different capacities, including as a member of— (1) the Board of Regents of the University of Maryland from 1974 to 1984; (2) the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland from 2000 to 2005; and (3) the board of the University of Maryland Medical System since 2008; and Whereas Joe Tydings served the people of the State of Maryland and all of the people of the United States with distinction for 6 years in the United States Senate: Now, therefore, be it