IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 878 
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s act of declaration of 
independence from the Soviet Union. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 
Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 
QUIGLEY, Mr. ROSKAM, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. 
BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. RUSH, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HAS-
TINGS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. LIPINSKI, and 
Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s act of 
declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. 
Whereas, on August 24, 1991, the people of Ukraine pro-
claimed they would no longer be subject to Soviet rule, 
inspiring the world with their call for democracy and the 
rule of law; 
Whereas the democratically elected Ukraine Parliament de-
clared independence and the creation of an independent 
and democratic state, reflecting the desire of the people 
of Ukraine for freedom and sovereignty following years of 
communist oppression; 
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•HRES 878 IH 
Whereas Ukraine, a nation of more than 45,000,000 people, 
has its own distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious tra-
ditions; 
Whereas in 1997, Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization (NATO) signed a declaration to complement 
the Charter on a Distinctive Partnership, solidifying rela-
tions between NATO and Ukraine, greatly contributing 
to regional and Euro-Atlantic security; 
Whereas Ukraine continues its cooperation with NATO and 
the European Union in order to expedite its entry in 
those international organizations and integrate into the 
international community of democratic states; 
Whereas in 2004, in the aftermath of unfair and fraudulent 
election results, the Ukraine people showed their ability 
to resolve political differences through nonviolent protest 
by engaging in peaceful demonstrations; 
Whereas in 2013, thousands of people gathered on Independ-
ence Square in Ukraine’s capital, as well as in other 
parts of the country, to demand change from the corrupt 
regime of the Yanukovych Administration; 
Whereas since the abdication of President Yanukovych, the 
new administration has reflected the will of its people by 
strengthening rule of law, modernizing government agen-
cies and legislature, and reforming private sectors; 
Whereas in 2014, the Russian Federation forcibly and ille-
gally occupied the Ukraine territory of Crimea, and in-
vaded regions of eastern Ukraine, in gross violation of 
Ukraine’s sovereignty, deserving condemnation from the 
international community; 
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Whereas over 1,000,000 Ukrainian-Americans in the United 
States work tirelessly towards establishing closer ties be-
tween the two nations; and 
Whereas the United States Congress has consistently dem-
onstrated strong bipartisan support for an independent, 
democratic Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) observes and congratulates the people of 
Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde-
pendence; 
(2) commends the democratic reforms that have 
been accomplished and efforts that still must be 
made; and 
(3) reaffirms the United States commitment to 
Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial 
integrity. 
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