IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 291 
Celebrating 130 years of United States-Romanian diplomatic relations, con-
gratulating the Romanian people on their achievements as a great nation, 
and reaffirming the deep bonds of trust and values between the United 
States and Romania, a trusted and most valued ally. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 29, 2010 
Mr. ORTIZ (for himself, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. LINCOLN 
DIAZ-BALART of Florida) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating 130 years of United States-Romanian diplomatic 
relations, congratulating the Romanian people on their 
achievements as a great nation, and reaffirming the deep 
bonds of trust and values between the United States 
and Romania, a trusted and most valued ally. 
Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations 
with Romania in June 1880; 
Whereas Romania and the United States are two countries 
united by shared values and a strong commitment to 
freedom, democracy, and prosperity; 
Whereas Romania has shown, for the past 20 years, remark-
able leadership in advancing security and democratic 
principles in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and 
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the Black Sea region, and has amply participated to the 
forging of a wider Europe, whole and free; 
Whereas Romania’s commitment to meeting the greatest re-
sponsibilities and challenges of the 21st century is and 
has been reflected by its contribution to the international 
efforts of stabilization in Afghanistan and Iraq, its deci-
sion to participate in the United States missile defense 
system in Europe, its leadership in regional nonprolifera-
tion and arms control, its active pursuit of energy secu-
rity solutions for South Eastern Europe, and its substan-
tial role in shaping a strong and effective North Atlantic 
Alliance; 
Whereas the strategic partnership that exists between the 
United States and Romania has greatly advanced the 
common interests of promoting transatlantic and regional 
security and free market opportunities, and should con-
tinue to provide for more economic and cultural ex-
changes, trade and investment, and people-to-people con-
tacts; 
Whereas the talent, energy, and creativity of the Romanian 
people have nurtured a vibrant society and nation, em-
bracing entrepreneurship, technological advance and in-
novation, and rooted deeply in the respect for education, 
culture, and international cooperation; and 
Whereas Romanian Americans have contributed greatly to 
the history and development of the United States, and 
their rich cultural heritage and commitment to furthering 
close relations between Romania and the United States 
should be properly recognized and praised: Now, there-
fore, be it 
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) celebrates the 130th anniversary of United 
States-Romanian diplomatic relations; 
(2) congratulates the Romanian people on their 
achievements as a great nation; and 
(3) reaffirms the deep bonds of trust and values 
between the United States and Romania. 
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