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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 291 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 291

   Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in 
Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de 
                               Champlain.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 12, 2008

 Mr. Brown of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Manzullo, 
 and Mr. Michaud) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
            was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
   Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in 
Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de 
                               Champlain.

Whereas the anniversary celebrations will highlight Quebec City's history and 
        emphasize the many cultural and historical linkages between the people 
        of Quebec, Canada, and the United States, a relationship which has stood 
        for many centuries as a global example of mutual friendship and goodwill 
        amongst neighbors;
Whereas, July 3, 2008, will mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec 
        City by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, marking it as one of the 
        oldest continually inhabited cities in North America and the only 
        fortified North American city north of Mexico left with its walls 
        intact;
Whereas the site where Quebec City now stands has been a traditional meeting 
        place for various people for over a millennium, from Native American 
        tribes to newcomers from England and France, as well as many other 
        nations, representing the intersection between the Old World and the New 
        World;
Whereas Quebec City was the first permanent French colony to be established in 
        North America and now stands as the thriving capital of Quebec as well 
        as its second largest city;
Whereas Congress recognizes and honors the natural bonds of friendship and 
        history that exist between the people of Quebec City and the states and 
        provinces of the northeast where a significant portion of the population 
        is of French Canadian, Quebecois, or Acadian descent; and
Whereas in honor of this significant event in the history of the Americas, 
        Congress recognizes the 400th anniversary of Quebec City's founding: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes Quebec City's 400th anniversary since its 
        founding;
            (2) honors the contributions to friendship and goodwill 
        made by the people of Quebec City to North America; and
            (3) encourages all Americans to visit Quebec City to help 
        celebrate this unique event in North American history.
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