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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 326 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 326

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Republic 
                                of Peru.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 28, 2021

  Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Kaine) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                               Relations

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Republic 
                                of Peru.

Whereas July 2021 marks two centuries of Peru's independence from Spain, an 
        occasion also referred to as ``Las Fiestas Patrias'';
Whereas Peru's proclamation of independence in July 1821 marked a historical 
        turning point at a time when countries in the hemisphere were 
        collectively on a quest for independence and freedom;
Whereas Peru's Act of Independence was written by Manuel Perez de Tudela--a 
        prominent Peruvian attorney and patriot--and took place in Lima on July 
        15, 1821;
Whereas, on July 28, 1821, Jose Francisco de San Martin--an Argentine General 
        who helped propel independence movements in the region and who played a 
        pivotal role in Peru's independence--proclaimed at the Plaza de Armas, 
        ``Since this moment, Peru is free and independent by the general will of 
        the people and by justice of their cause that God defends. Long live the 
        Homeland! Long live freedom! Long live independence!'';
Whereas the road to Peru's independence consisted of a long and arduous process, 
        initiated decades prior through the various uprisings of mestizo and 
        indigenous populations who protested their oppression and sought to 
        improve their rights and livelihoods;
Whereas Peru's proclamation of independence marked the beginning of the people 
        of Peru's quest to establish a government committed to advancing the 
        democratic rights and prosperity of its citizens;
Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Peru in 1827 and 
        today both countries enjoy a strategic partnership based on shared 
        democratic values and interests of democratic governance, the rule of 
        law, security, economic prosperity, and human rights;
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; and
Whereas 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 Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 200th anniversary of the independence 
        of Peru;
            (2) recognizes the historical significance of Peru's 
        independence in the Western Hemisphere and reaffirms its 
        commitment to supporting the people of Peru in their quest for 
        further development, stability, and prosperity;
            (3) expresses support for the principles of democratic 
        governance to which the people of Peru are committed; and
            (4) celebrates the contributions that Peruvians and 
        Peruvian Americans have made in the United States.
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