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[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 469 Reported in Senate (RS)]

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                                                       Calendar No. 476
114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 469

   Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a 
       seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 18, 2016

 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. McConnell, and Mr. Markey) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                               Relations

                              May 19, 2016

               Reported by Mr. Corker, without amendment

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a 
       seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.

Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising has a particular 
        resonance in the United States;
Whereas since the founding of the United States, Irish people and the millions 
        of United States citizens of Irish descent have helped to shape the 
        history of the United States;
Whereas, in the words of President John F. Kennedy, ``No people ever believed 
        more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United 
        States.'';
Whereas 5 of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence spent 
        periods of time in the United States that significantly influenced the 
        thinking and actions of those signatories;
Whereas the United States is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in 
        the 1916 Proclamation of Independence;
Whereas the contemporary ties between the United States and Ireland are of 
        extraordinary depth and breadth;
Whereas continued United States engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process 
        is vital to safeguarding the gains made since the Good Friday Agreement;
Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity 
        for remembrance, reconciliation, and reimagining of the future;
Whereas, on May 17 and 18, 2016, the Taoiseach, the Prime Minister of Ireland, 
        will visit Washington, DC, for events commemorating the 100th 
        anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and
Whereas more than 200 other commemorative events will take place across the 
        United States to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recalls the special ties between Ireland and the United 
        States, continually sustained and strengthened throughout the 
        intertwined history of both countries;
            (2) welcomes the program of commemorations in the United 
        States marking the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising 
        of Ireland, including the events taking place in Washington, 
        DC; and
            (3) recognizes the importance of nurturing and renewing the 
        unique relationship between the United States and Ireland, and 
        the people of the United States and Ireland, into the future.

                                                       Calendar No. 476

114th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                              S. RES. 469

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION

   Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a 
       seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.

_______________________________________________________________________

                              May 19, 2016

                       Reported without amendment
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