IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 737 
Commemorating October 12, 2007, Spain’s National Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 12, 2007 
Mr. FORTUN˜O submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating October 12, 2007, Spain’s National Day. 
Whereas the United States and Spain are longtime friends 
and allies, they share common values and the same views 
on democracy and freedom; 
Whereas thanks to the 1978 Constitution and the steady 
leadership of King Juan Carlos, Spain has become a 
model of democracy and prosperity; 
Whereas Spain is a trustworthy ally of the United States, as 
well as one of the most respected and reliable contribu-
tors to global security; 
Whereas Spain is a member of NATO, of the European 
Union, an active player in the Organization for Security 
and Co-operation in Europe (‘‘OSCE’’), and a significant 
voice at the United Nations and in other international 
and regional organizations; 
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•HRES 737 IH 
Whereas due to the experience of many years fighting local 
and international terrorism, Spain and the United States 
have developed a strong alliance in the War on Terror; 
Whereas Spain and the United States have demonstrated 
outstanding military cooperation through the joint use of 
military bases in Spain that have been instrumental for 
security across the Mediterranean, Europe and in the 
War on Terrorism; 
Whereas today, Spain is participating in a number of sta-
bilization, peace-keeping, and nation building operations 
with the United States including Kosovo and Afghani-
stan; 
Whereas Spain and the United States are connected by 
strong historic and cultural links since the first city of 
Saint Augustine, Florida was founded by Spain; 
Whereas about 1300 cities, 130 counties, 110 sea gulfs, bays 
and ports, 175 islands, 150 mountains, 200 rivers and 
about 250 saint names of Spanish origin can be found 
along the American geography; 
Whereas 45,000,000 Americans are of Hispanic descent and 
share similar roots, language and culture as the Hispanic 
community; 
Whereas Spain was a key ally during the Revolutionary War 
due to its diplomatic support, financial aid, and military 
prowess that helped instrument the final victory and 
independence of the United States; 
Whereas Spain is currently ranked as one of the top econo-
mies in the world in terms of GDP; 
Whereas the United States is the largest direct foreign inves-
tor in Spain; 
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Whereas leading Spanish companies in machinery, high-tech 
industries, alternative and renewable energy sources, 
banking, and construction are expanding their presence 
in the United States; 
Whereas Spain is the second largest direct foreign investor in 
Latin America, for a total aggregate of ÷120,000,000 be-
tween 1993 and 2005 and many of the Spanish enter-
prises investing in the United States consider their in-
vestment in the United States as the center for oper-
ations in Latin America; and 
Whereas Spain is one of the top destinations for American 
students and the United States is the top destination for 
Spanish teachers considering more than 1400 are sent 
annually to this country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
memorates Spain’s National Day. 
Æ 
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