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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 9 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 9

Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 
        as the International Year for People of African Descent.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 2, 2011

    Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following 
   concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 
        as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Whereas United Nations Resolution 64/169, adopted by the General Assembly on 
        December 18, 2009, designates the year 2011 as the ``International Year 
        for People of African Descent'';
Whereas the African Diaspora is expansive, spanning across the globe from Latin 
        America and the Caribbean to Asia, with persons of African descent 
        living on every continent, including Europe;
Whereas the historical bonds and shared experiences that tie the African 
        continent with the world must be recalled;
Whereas the global contributions of people of African descent must be recognized 
        as a means of preserving that heritage;
Whereas the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Resolution 64/169 
        with a view to strengthening national actions and regional and 
        international cooperation for the benefit of people of African descent 
        in relation to--

    (1) the full enjoyment of economic, cultural, social, civil, and 
political rights for people of African descent;

    (2) the participation and integration of people of African descent in 
all political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of society; and

    (3) the promotion of greater knowledge of, and respect for, the diverse 
heritage and culture of people of African descent; and

Whereas the Helsinki Final Act resulting from the Conference on Security and 
        Cooperation in Europe in 1975 states that ``participating States will 
        respect human rights and fundamental freedoms (. . .) for all without 
        distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion;'': Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of the designation of the 
        year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African 
        Descent;
            (2) encourages the recognition and celebration of the 
        collective history and achievements made by people of African 
        descent;
            (3) reaffirms the importance of inclusion and the full and 
        equal participation of people of African descent around the 
        world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and 
        cultural life;
            (4) continues to support bilateral and multilateral efforts 
        to promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the 
        eradication of poverty, hunger, inequality, and social 
        exclusion; and
            (5) reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, 
        discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around 
        the globe.
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