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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 290 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MARCH 12, 2008 

Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom 

of Thailand. 

Whereas the United States will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand 

since the signing of the original Treaty of Amity and 

Commerce in 1833 during President Andrew Jackson’s 

administration and the reign of King Rama III; 

Whereas the Kingdom of Thailand was the United States’ 

first treaty ally in the Asia-Pacific region and 


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remains a steadfast friend with the Thai and American 

people sharing the values of freedom, democracy, and liberty; 

Whereas Thailand was designated as a major non-NATO ally 

in December 2003, which improved the security of both 

nations, particularly through joint counterterrorism efforts; 

Whereas for more than a quarter century Thailand has been 

the host country of Cobra Gold, the United States Pacific 

Command’s annual multinational military training exercise designed to ensure regional peace and promote regional security cooperation; 

Whereas the United States and Thailand launched joint relief 

operations in the wake of the tragic 2004 tsunami from 

Utapao, Thailand, thus strengthening the overall capacity 

of the forces involved in providing relief and setting the 

model for effective humanitarian operations throughout 

the entire region affected by the deadly tsunami; 

Whereas Thailand is a key partner of the United States in 

Southeast Asia and has supported closer relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast 

Asian Nations (‘‘ASEAN’’); 

Whereas Congress passed H. Con. Res. 409 in 2006 commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Ascension to the 

Throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of 

Thailand; 

Whereas on December 5, 2007, the people of Thailand celebrated the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol 

Adulyadej, the world’s longest serving monarch, who is 

loved and respected by Thai for his lifelong dedication to 

the social and economic development of the Thai people; 


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Whereas on December 23, 2007, the Royal Thai Government 

held nationwide parliamentary elections that should help 

pave the way for a successful return of stable democracy 

to Thailand; 

Whereas approximately 500,000 Americans of Thai descent 

are living in the United States and share in the mutual 

pursuit of the American Dream; 

Whereas Thailand is America’s 20th largest trading partner 

with bilateral trade totaling $30,600,000,000 per year; 

and 

Whereas the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between 

the United States and Thailand are strong: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That the Congress— 

3 (1) commemorates the 175th anniversary of 

4 United States and Thailand relations; 

5 (2) offers its sincere congratulations to the 

6 Kingdom of Thailand and the Thai people for their 

7 democratic, free, and fair election; 

8 (3) commemorates the 80th birthday of His 

9 Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and 

10 offers its sincere congratulations and best wishes for 

11 the continued prosperity of the Kingdom of Thai12 land; and 


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1 (4) looks forward to continued, enduring ties of 

2 friendship between the Thai and American people. 

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 

2008. 

Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, 

Clerk. 


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