IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 307 
Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Slovenia on 
the 28th anniversary of the country’s independence. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 10, 2019 
Mr. GOSAR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic 
of Slovenia on the 28th anniversary of the country’s 
independence. 
Whereas, on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted 
overwhelmingly in favor of independence from the former 
Yugoslavia in a national referendum; 
Whereas, on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia de-
clared itself as an independent and sovereign nation; 
Whereas, on December 23, 1991, the parliament of Slovenia 
adopted a constitution based on the rule of law, respect 
for human rights, and democratic ideals; 
Whereas, during its 28 years of independence, Slovenia has 
been an important United States ally in Central Europe 
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and a strong advocate of democracy, the rule of law, and 
the merits of an open, free market economy; 
Whereas the Government of Slovenia has made important 
contributions to international efforts to promote peace, 
stability, and development in Southeast Europe, Afghani-
stan, and elsewhere; 
Whereas the Government of Slovenia serves as a leader in ef-
forts to remove destructive land mines in parts of South-
east Europe and in other parts of the world; 
Whereas Slovenia has become an active member of inter-
national organizations, including the United Nations, the 
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the 
Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, the 
European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-
tion, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and 
Development; and 
Whereas Slovenia has further consolidated its international 
role through successful chairmanship of the Organization 
for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2005, and, as 
the first new member from Central and Eastern Europe, 
the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 
2008: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives here-
by— 
(1) congratulates the people and the Govern-
ment of the Republic of Slovenia as the country cele-
brates 28 years of independence; 
(2) commends the people of Slovenia on the sig-
nificant progress made in the last 28 years; 
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(3) recognizes the important role of the Slove-
nian community in the United States to promote 
partnership and cooperation between the two coun-
tries; and 
(4) encourages the Government of the Republic 
of Slovenia to continue its important work in the 
transatlantic alliance, and the efforts to further 
peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Europe 
and elsewhere. 
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