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[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 404 Introduced in House (IH)]

105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 404

 Commemorating 100 years of relations between the people of the United 
               States and the people of the Philippines.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 31, 1998

 Mr. Gilman (for himself, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Bereuter, Mr. Smith of New 
      Jersey, Mr. Berman, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. 
Faleomavaega) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Commemorating 100 years of relations between the people of the United 
               States and the people of the Philippines.

Whereas 1998 marks 100 years of special ties between the people of the United 
        States and the people of the Philippines and is also the centennial 
        celebration of Philippine independence from Spain which initiated 
        relations with the United States;
Whereas the people of the Philippines have on many occasions demonstrated their 
        strong commitment to democratic principles and practices, the free 
        exchange of views on matters of public concern, and the development of a 
        strong civil society;
Whereas the Philippines has embraced economic reform and free market principles 
        and, despite current challenging circumstances, its economy has 
        registered significant economic growth in recent years benefiting the 
        lives of the people of the Philippines;
Whereas the large Philippine-American community has immeasurably enriched the 
        fabric of American society and culture;
Whereas Filipino soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with American troops on 
        the battlefields of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam;
Whereas the Philippines is an increasingly important trading partner of the 
        United States as well as the recipient of significant direct American 
        investment;
Whereas the United States relies on the Philippines as a partner and treaty ally 
        in fostering regional stability, enhancing prosperity, and promoting 
        peace and democracy; and
Whereas the 100th anniversary of relations between the people of the United 
        States and the people of the Philippines offers an opportunity for the 
        United States and the Philippines to renew their commitment to 
        international cooperation on issues of mutual interest and concern: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Philippines on the commemoration of 
        its independence from Spain;
            (2) looks forward to a broadening and deepening of 
        friendship and cooperation with the Philippines in the years 
        ahead for the mutual benefit of the people of the United States 
        and the people of the Philippines;
            (3) supports the efforts of the Philippines to further 
        strengthen democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the 
        expansion of free market economics both at home and abroad; and
            (4) recognizes the close relationship between the nations 
        and the people of the United States and the people of the 
        Philippines and pledges its support to work closely with the 
        Philippines in addressing new challenges as we begin our second 
        century of friendship and cooperation.
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