IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 176 
Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, 
and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 
Mr. SALMON (for himself, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. JUDY 
CHU of California, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. GABBARD, 
Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. BARTON, Mr. MARINO, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. 
HONDA, Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, and Mr. PETERS) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, 
steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King 
Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 
Whereas His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej enjoyed a 
special relationship with the United States, having been 
born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1927 while his fa-
ther was completing his medical studies at Harvard Uni-
versity; 
Whereas King Bhumibol Adulyadej ascended to the throne on 
June 9, 1946, and celebrated his 70th year as King of 
Thailand in 2016; 
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•HCON 176 IH 
Whereas, at the time of his death, King Bhumibol Adulyadej 
was the longest-serving head of state in the world and the 
longest-reigning monarch in the history of Thailand; 
Whereas His Majesty dedicated his life to the well-being of 
the Thai people and the sustainable development of Thai-
land; 
Whereas His Majesty led by example and virtue with the in-
terest of the people at heart, earning His Majesty the 
deep reverence of the Thai people and the respect of peo-
ple around the world; 
Whereas His Majesty reached out to the poorest and most 
vulnerable people of Thailand, regardless of their status, 
ethnicity, or religion, listened to their problems, and em-
powered them to take their lives into their own hands; 
Whereas, in 2006, His Majesty received the first United Na-
tions Human Development Award, recognizing him as the 
‘‘Development King’’ for the extraordinary contribution 
of His Majesty to human development; 
Whereas His Majesty was recognized internationally in the 
areas of intellectual property, innovation, and creativity, 
and in 2006, the World Intellectual Property Organiza-
tion presented His Majesty with the Global Leadership 
Award; 
Whereas His Majesty was an anchor of peace and stability 
for Thailand during the turbulent decades of the Cold 
War; 
Whereas His Majesty was always a trusted friend of the 
United States in advancing a strong and enduring alli-
ance and partnership between the United States and 
Thailand; 
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•HCON 176 IH 
Whereas His Majesty addressed a joint session of Congress 
on June 29, 1960, during which His Majesty reaffirmed 
the strong friendship and goodwill between the United 
States and Thailand; 
Whereas the United States and Thailand remain strong secu-
rity allies, as memorialized in the Southeast Asia Collec-
tive Defense Treaty (commonly known as the ‘‘Manila 
Pact of 1954’’) and later expanded under the Thanat- 
Rusk Communique of 1962; 
Whereas for decades, Thailand has hosted the annual Cobra 
Gold military exercises, the largest multilateral exercises 
in Asia, to improve regional defense cooperation; 
Whereas Thailand has allowed the Armed Forces of the 
United States to use the Utapao Air Base to coordinate 
international humanitarian relief efforts; 
Whereas President George W. Bush designated Thailand as 
a major non-NATO ally on December 30, 2003; 
Whereas close cooperation and mutual sacrifices in the face 
of common threats have bound the United States and 
Thailand together and established a firm foundation for 
the advancement of a mutually beneficial relationship; 
and 
Whereas, on October 13, 2016, at the age of 88, His Majesty 
King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away, leaving behind a 
lasting legacy for Thailand: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the United States— 
(1) honors the extraordinary life, steady leader-
ship, and remarkable, 70-year reign of His Majesty 
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand; 
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•HCON 176 IH 
(2) extends our deepest sympathies to the mem-
bers of the Royal Family and to the people of Thai-
land in their bereavement; and 
(3) celebrates the alliance and friendship be-
tween Thailand and the United States that reflects 
common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, 
and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed 
to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific 
region. 
Æ 
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