IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 171 
Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 250th anniversary 
of his birth. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2007 
Mr. SKELTON (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CARNAHAN, 
Mr. COHEN, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. MCGOV-
ERN, Mr. PETRI, Mr. SNYDER, and Ms. WATSON) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 
250th anniversary of his birth. 
Whereas Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert Du Motier, 
commonly known as the Marquis de Lafayette, was born 
on September 6, 1757, and occupies a considerable place 
in the history of the United States; 
Whereas Lafayette was a man of considerable military skill 
who expressed sympathy for American revolutionary 
fighters, decided to aid colonists in their struggle for 
independence, and was voted by Congress the rank and 
commission of major general in the Continental Army; 
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Whereas Lafayette’s military service was invaluable to Gen-
eral George Washington during many Revolutionary War 
battles, earning him the title of ‘‘the soldier’s friend’’; 
Whereas Lafayette’s strategic thinking, military skill, and 
dedication as a general officer serve as a model for 
present day American military officers; 
Whereas Congress appropriated awards and honors in honor 
of Lafayette’s service to the American people, including 
the commissioning of a portrait that hangs in the House 
Chamber; 
Whereas because of Lafayette’s strong belief in freedom, he 
advocated the abolition of slavery in the Americas, fa-
vored equal legal rights for religious minorities in France, 
and became a prominent figure in the French Revolution; 
Whereas, in 1824, at the invitation of President Monroe, La-
fayette embarked upon a triumphant, year-long tour of 
all 25 States of the then-United States, during which he 
became the first foreign dignitary to address a joint ses-
sion of Congress and visited many Masonic bodies; 
Whereas because of America’s affection for Lafayette, many 
United States cities, towns, and counties have been 
named for him; 
Whereas Lafayette symbolizes the assistance America re-
ceived from Europe in the struggle for independence; 
Whereas when the United States aided France during the 
world wars of 1917–1918 and 1941–1945, it was because 
of shared values of democracy and human rights and be-
cause of the deep and long lasting friendship rooted in 
Lafayette’s service to the United States; 
Whereas the bond between the United States and France 
continues to this day; and 
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Whereas the long-standing military alliance between the 
United States and France is a cornerstone of NATO and 
a critical force in our global partnerships. Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors Marquis de Lafayette on the 250th 
anniversary of his birth; and 
(2) urges the cadets of the United States mili-
tary academies and military officers participating in 
various professional military education courses to 
study Lafayette’s impact on the creation of the 
United States and on the United States military. 
Æ 
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