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pledged to continue working towards a democratic, non-
racial South Africa; 
Whereas a series of negotiations between the Government of 
South Africa and the ANC resulted in the abolishment of 
apartheid and an election in which almost 20,000,000 
South Africans of all ethnicities cast their vote under a 
national policy of universal suffrage; 
Whereas Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President of 
the Republic of South Africa on May 10, 1994, and 
pledged to lead a ‘‘united, democratic, non-racial and 
non-sexist government’’ for all people of South Africa; 
Whereas, during President Mandela’s tenure, there were dis-
tinct advancements in racial relations as South Africa 
transitioned from apartheid and minority rule to a coun-
try that aspired to achieve reconciliation, equality, and 
peace; 
Whereas, through President Mandela’s leadership, the spirit 
of ‘‘ubuntu’’, the African philosophy of the interconnect-
edness, caring, sharing, and harmony of humanity, has 
spread throughout the world; 
Whereas, in 1999, President Mandela retired to private life 
in his town of birth, Qunu, Transkei; 
Whereas upon leaving elected office, President Mandela con-
tinued to fight for peace, reconciliation, and social justice 
causes, including championing HIV/AIDS awareness and 
treatment; 
Whereas Nelson Mandela established a number of organiza-
tions, which include the Nelson Mandela Foundation and 
The Elders, an independent group of public figures com-
mitted to addressing global problems and easing human 
suffering; 
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Whereas, on September 21, 2013, the South African Em-
bassy, led by Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, unveiled a 
Washington, DC, statue of President Mandela that was 
designed by sculptor Jean Doyle and modeled after im-
ages of the anti-apartheid leader leaving prison in 1990 
after 27 years of incarceration; 
Whereas, on December 5, 2013, President Mandela died at 
age 95 surrounded by family and loved ones in his home; 
Whereas the United Nations delegates from the countries of 
Spain and Turkey jointly introduced a resolution to des-
ignate July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day; 
Whereas the United States was a proud sponsor of the reso-
lution; 
Whereas, when speaking in support of the United Nations 
resolution, Ms. Laura Ross, United States delegate to the 
United Nations, stated that ‘‘Mandela used his moral 
power for a moral purpose. He turned enemies into part-
ners, fear into trust, hatred into forgiveness, and dis-
crimination into democracy.’’; and 
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly unanimously 
adopted A/Res/64/13 to designate July 18 as Nelson 
Mandela International Day, beginning in 2010: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) applauds the United Nations General As-
sembly for uniting to honor President Mandela’s 
selfless contribution to international peace and free-
dom; 
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(2) recognizes the global impact of President 
Mandela’s legacy and commitment to nonviolence, 
respect, and dialogue; 
(3) expresses support for the international com-
munity’s recognition of United Nations Nelson 
Mandela International Day; and 
(4) urges all citizens of the United States to re-
flect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democ-
racy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of 
Nelson Mandela International Day. 
Æ 
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