110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 290 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas the United States will celebrate the 175th anniver-
sary of its relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand 
since the signing of the original Treaty of Amity and 
Commerce in 1833 during President Andrew Jackson’s 
administration and the reign of King Rama III; 
Whereas the Kingdom of Thailand was the United States’ 
first treaty ally in the Asia-Pacific region and
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remains a steadfast friend with the Thai and American 
people sharing the values of freedom, democracy, and lib-
erty; 
Whereas Thailand was designated as a major non-NATO ally 
in December 2003, which improved the security of both 
nations, particularly through joint counterterrorism ef-
forts; 
Whereas for more than a quarter century Thailand has been 
the host country of Cobra Gold, the United States Pacific 
Command’s annual multinational military training exer-
cise designed to ensure regional peace and promote re-
gional security cooperation; 
Whereas the United States and Thailand launched joint relief 
operations in the wake of the tragic 2004 tsunami from 
Utapao, Thailand, thus strengthening the overall capacity 
of the forces involved in providing relief and setting the 
model for effective humanitarian operations throughout 
the entire region affected by the deadly tsunami; 
Whereas Thailand is a key partner of the United States in 
Southeast Asia and has supported closer relations be-
tween the United States and the Association of Southeast 
Asian Nations (‘‘ASEAN’’); 
Whereas Congress passed H. Con. Res. 409 in 2006 com-
memorating the 60th Anniversary of the Ascension to the 
Throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of 
Thailand; 
Whereas on December 5, 2007, the people of Thailand cele-
brated the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol 
Adulyadej, the world’s longest serving monarch, who is 
loved and respected by Thai for his lifelong dedication to 
the social and economic development of the Thai people;
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Whereas on December 23, 2007, the Royal Thai Government 
held nationwide parliamentary elections that should help 
pave the way for a successful return of stable democracy 
to Thailand; 
Whereas approximately 500,000 Americans of Thai descent 
are living in the United States and share in the mutual 
pursuit of the American Dream; 
Whereas Thailand is America’s 20th largest trading partner 
with bilateral trade totaling $30,600,000,000 per year; 
and 
Whereas the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between 
the United States and Thailand are strong: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) commemorates the 175th anniversary of 
United States and Thailand relations; 
(2) offers its sincere congratulations to the 
Kingdom of Thailand and the Thai people for their 
democratic, free, and fair election; 
(3) commemorates the 80th birthday of His 
Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and 
offers its sincere congratulations and best wishes for 
the continued prosperity of the Kingdom of Thai-
land; and
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(4) looks forward to continued, enduring ties of 
friendship between the Thai and American people. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 
2008. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 290 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the spe-
cial relationship between the United States and 
the Kingdom of Thailand.