IV 

110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 737 

Commemorating October 12, 2007, Spain’s National Day. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 12, 2007 

Mr. FORTUN ̃O submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Foreign Affairs 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating October 12, 2007, Spain’s National Day. 

Whereas the United States and Spain are longtime friends 

and allies, they share common values and the same views 

on democracy and freedom; 

Whereas thanks to the 1978 Constitution and the steady 

leadership of King Juan Carlos, Spain has become a 

model of democracy and prosperity; 

Whereas Spain is a trustworthy ally of the United States, as 

well as one of the most respected and reliable contributors to global security; 

Whereas Spain is a member of NATO, of the European 

Union, an active player in the Organization for Security 

and Co-operation in Europe (‘‘OSCE’’), and a significant 

voice at the United Nations and in other international 

and regional organizations; 


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Whereas due to the experience of many years fighting local 

and international terrorism, Spain and the United States 

have developed a strong alliance in the War on Terror; 

Whereas Spain and the United States have demonstrated 

outstanding military cooperation through the joint use of 

military bases in Spain that have been instrumental for 

security across the Mediterranean, Europe and in the 

War on Terrorism; 

Whereas today, Spain is participating in a number of stabilization, peace-keeping, and nation building operations 

with the United States including Kosovo and Afghanistan; 

Whereas Spain and the United States are connected by 

strong historic and cultural links since the first city of 

Saint Augustine, Florida was founded by Spain; 

Whereas about 1300 cities, 130 counties, 110 sea gulfs, bays 

and ports, 175 islands, 150 mountains, 200 rivers and 

about 250 saint names of Spanish origin can be found 

along the American geography; 

Whereas 45,000,000 Americans are of Hispanic descent and 

share similar roots, language and culture as the Hispanic 

community; 

Whereas Spain was a key ally during the Revolutionary War 

due to its diplomatic support, financial aid, and military 

prowess that helped instrument the final victory and 

independence of the United States; 

Whereas Spain is currently ranked as one of the top economies in the world in terms of GDP; 

Whereas the United States is the largest direct foreign investor in Spain; 


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Whereas leading Spanish companies in machinery, high-tech 

industries, alternative and renewable energy sources, 

banking, and construction are expanding their presence 

in the United States; 

Whereas Spain is the second largest direct foreign investor in 

Latin America, for a total aggregate of ÷120,000,000 between 1993 and 2005 and many of the Spanish enterprises investing in the United States consider their investment in the United States as the center for operations in Latin America; and 

Whereas Spain is one of the top destinations for American 

students and the United States is the top destination for 

Spanish teachers considering more than 1400 are sent 

annually to this country: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives com2 memorates Spain’s National Day. 

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