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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 940 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 940

 Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 
                               28, 2006.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 24, 2006

 Mr. Crowley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 
                               28, 2006.

Whereas Peru gained independence from Spain on July 28, 1821, when the Republic 
        of Peru was established as a sovereign and independent country;
Whereas the people of Peru have established a unique, pluralistic democracy 
        which includes the freedoms cherished by the people of the United 
        States, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of 
        association, freedom of the press, and government by the consent of the 
        governed;
Whereas Peru continues to serve as a shining model of democratic values by 
        regularly holding free and fair elections and promoting the free 
        exchange of ideas;
Whereas since Peru became an independent country, the interests of Peru and the 
        United States have been closely aligned;
Whereas the people of the United States share affinity with the people of Peru 
        and view Peru as a strong and trusted ally;
Whereas Peru is a supporter of the United States in the Global War on Terror, 
        and joins the United States in promoting political and economic 
        freedoms, combating poverty, crime, disease, and drugs, and promoting 
        security, stability, and prosperity;
Whereas the bonds of association and friendship between the peoples of the two 
        countries have been strengthened by the large number of Peruvians who 
        have migrated to the United States, where they make significant 
        contributions to both the United States and Peru;
Whereas Peru is an integral member of the Latin American region and a 
        constructive partner of the United States in fulfilling the agenda of 
        the Western Hemisphere; and
Whereas the Peruvians and Peruvian-Americans residing in the United States have 
        enriched and added to the United States way of life in the social, 
        economic, and political arenas and Peru's rich identity and heritage 
        have become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 185th anniversary of the independence of 
        Peru;
            (2) extends warm congratulations and best wishes to Peru 
        for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity; 
        and
            (3) extends best wishes to Peruvians and Peruvian-Americans 
        residing in the United States as they celebrate the 185th 
        anniversary of Peru's independence.
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