H. Res. 716 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 18, 2016. 
Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent 
strengthen the friendly relations between the United 
States and Ireland; 
Whereas throughout our history Americans of Irish descent 
have made significant contributions to the United States 
and have helped to shape its history; 
Whereas in April 1916, through the Easter Rising, an at-
tempt was launched to secure Irish independence; 
Whereas signatories to the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish 
Republic were influenced by the experience of the United 
States and therefore included the United States as the 
only foreign country specifically mentioned in the Procla-
mation; 
Whereas the United States recognized and established diplo-
matic relations with the Irish Free State in 1923; 
Whereas Ireland is a valued partner in international fora, in-
cluding the United Nations, the NATO Partnership for 
Peace Program, the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe, the Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development, and the World Trade Orga-
nization;
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Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share 
deep and abiding ties across a host of areas, including 
economic, scientific, and educational cooperative efforts, 
and international development cooperation; 
Whereas the United States and Ireland enjoy a thriving and 
mutually beneficial trade and investment relationship, 
with the United States being the largest exporter to Ire-
land of services, and the second largest exporter of goods; 
Whereas the United States and Ireland enjoy broad scientific 
cooperative programs, to the benefit of the United States, 
Ireland, and Northern Ireland, facilitated by the United 
States-Ireland Research and Development Partnership, 
which prioritizes joint research in the areas of nanoscale 
science and engineering, sensor networks, telecommuni-
cations, energy and sustainability, and health; 
Whereas the United States and Ireland support thriving bi-
lateral educational exchange programs, which Ireland has 
promoted in recent years with the establishment of Stu-
dent Ambassador programs, increasing scholarships, and 
being a contributor and Lead Signature Partner in the 
U.S. Generation Study Abroad Program; 
Whereas the Governments of Ireland and the United King-
dom have worked closely, with the ongoing support of the 
United States, in promoting peace and reconciliation in 
Northern Ireland; and 
Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising of-
fers an opportunity for recommitment to strengthening 
the relationship between the United States and Ireland 
for the benefit of future generations in both countries: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recalls the deep and abiding friendship between 
Ireland and the United States, sustained and strength-
ened by the ties between our peoples and our shared val-
ues; 
(2) calls for the enhanced cooperation between the 
United States and Ireland in undertaking multilateral 
humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping 
operations; and 
(3) supports efforts to continue to increase political, 
economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties be-
tween the United States and Ireland, including ongoing 
work to consolidate peace and reconciliation in Northern 
Ireland. 
Attest: 
Clerk.