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105TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION H. RES. 219

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic

death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEPTEMBER 4, 1997

Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. FAWELL, Ms. CARSON, Mr. HAMILTON, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr.

FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. PITTS, Mr.

CASTLE, Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. RILEY,

Mr. MILLER of California, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. FOGLIETTA,

Mr. EVANS, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. SHAW, Mr. NUSSLE,

Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. WISE, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. PARKER, Mrs.

NORTHUP, Mr. FORBES, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr.

TRAFICANT, Mr. DAN SCHAEFER of Colorado, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. BURR of North Carolina,

Mr. GOSS, Mr. COOK, Mr. HEFLEY, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr.

ROEMER, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. JONES, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. COX of California, Mr. WOLF, Mr.

PORTMAN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. HILL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of

Texas, Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr.

DELLUMS, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. CAPPS, Mr. BECERRA,

Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SPENCE) submitted the following resolution;

which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

SEPTEMBER 4, 1997

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives

on the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Whereas the House of Representatives has heard with great

sadness of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a

tragic automobile accident;

Whereas Diana, Princess of Wales, touched the hearts of the

British and American people with her unflagging humanitarian and charitable efforts, her grace, and her good

humor;

Whereas Diana, Princess of Wales, was a leader in such

causes as the struggles against HIV/AIDS, breast cancer,

and homelessness, and in efforts on behalf of the innocent victims of antipersonnel land mines;

Whereas many of the more than 100 humanitarian and charitable causes championed by Diana, Princess of Wales,

operated within the United States and involved matters

important to the American people; and

Whereas the outpouring of sympathy by the American people

has underscored the ties between the British and American peoples, who are at this moment united with people

around the world in their sadness at the passing of

Diana, Princess of Wales: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex2 presses its deep and heartfelt condolences to the British

3 people and government and to the family, especially the

4 children, of Diana, Princess of Wales, on their tragic loss.

5 SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives

6 shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Ambassador

7 of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ire-
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1 land to the United States for transmittal to the British

2 government and to the family of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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