H. Res. 528 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

December 2, 2010. 

Whereas The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (the Marshall Center), a joint partnership of 

the United States and German governments located in 

the German city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, is a worldrenowned international security and defense studies institute promoting dialogue and understanding among the 

nations of North America, Europe, and Eurasia; 

Whereas since its inception in 1993, the Marshall Center has 

sought to advance the legacy, goals, and ideals of the 

1948–1951 Marshall Plan by advancing democratic institutions, promoting peaceful security cooperation, and enhancing partnerships among the nations of North America, Europe, and Eurasia; 

Whereas the Marshall Center has played and continues to 

play a critical role in fostering the peaceful transition to 

stable democratic governance in the formerly communist 

states of Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia by developing and expanding defense and security cooperation 

between these countries and North America and Western 

Europe; 

Whereas today, the security of the United States remains inseparably linked to the peace and stability of Europe and 

Eurasia; 
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Whereas the United States and Europe face an array of new 

and emerging security challenges ranging from 

transnational terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear, 

biological, or chemical weapons to regional and local conflicts and failing and failed states; 

Whereas successful resolution of these 21st century security 

challenges will require strong transatlantic cooperation 

and international, interagency, and interdisciplinary responses; 

Whereas through its tailored educational and outreach programs in areas ranging from transnational terrorism and 

post-conflict stability operations to advanced security 

studies, the Marshall Center prepares leaders from North 

America, Europe, and Eurasia to address emerging security challenges and to forge a 21st century security environment defined by peace and cooperation; 

Whereas the Marshall Center’s programs play a vital role in 

building support for United States and German defense 

and security policy and strategies, and fostering understanding and support among friends and allies to combat 

transnational terrorism and other security threats and to 

transform national defense establishments to effectively 

meet the array of 21st century security challenges; 

Whereas to date, general officers, members of parliament, 

ministers, ambassadors, and other high-ranking government officials from over 100 countries have benefited 

from the Marshall Center’s unique programs; and 

Whereas the United States House of Representatives’ delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) 

visited the Marshall Center in February 2009, recognizes 

the importance of the Center’s work, and seeks to sup-
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port the Center’s efforts by engaging in constructive dialogue with parliamentarians from NATO member and associate and observer states on key transatlantic security 

issues: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) commends the Marshall Center for its efforts to 

promote peace, stability, and security throughout North 

America, Europe, and Eurasia; 

(2) expresses appreciation for the strong partnership between the United States and German governments in advancing their mutual national security interests through the Marshall Center’s programs; 

(3) expresses appreciation to Marshall Center Director Dr. John P. Rose and his outstanding faculty and 

staff for their hard work and commitment to advancing 

the Center’s mission; 

(4) notes that the security of the United States remains inseparably linked to peace and stability on the 

European continent; and 

(5) reaffirms its commitment to promoting transatlantic cooperation through international collaborative 
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educational programs such as those offered by the Marshall Center. 

Attest: 

Clerk.