H. Res. 528 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 2, 2010. 
Whereas The George C. Marshall European Center for Secu-
rity Studies (the Marshall Center), a joint partnership of 
the United States and German governments located in 
the German city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, is a world- 
renowned international security and defense studies insti-
tute promoting dialogue and understanding among the 
nations of North America, Europe, and Eurasia; 
Whereas since its inception in 1993, the Marshall Center has 
sought to advance the legacy, goals, and ideals of the 
1948–1951 Marshall Plan by advancing democratic insti-
tutions, promoting peaceful security cooperation, and en-
hancing partnerships among the nations of North Amer-
ica, Europe, and Eurasia; 
Whereas the Marshall Center has played and continues to 
play a critical role in fostering the peaceful transition to 
stable democratic governance in the formerly communist 
states of Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia by de-
veloping and expanding defense and security cooperation 
between these countries and North America and Western 
Europe; 
Whereas today, the security of the United States remains in-
separably linked to the peace and stability of Europe and 
Eurasia;
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Whereas the United States and Europe face an array of new 
and 
emerging 
security 
challenges 
ranging 
from 
transnational terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear, 
biological, or chemical weapons to regional and local con-
flicts and failing and failed states; 
Whereas successful resolution of these 21st century security 
challenges will require strong transatlantic cooperation 
and international, interagency, and interdisciplinary re-
sponses; 
Whereas through its tailored educational and outreach pro-
grams in areas ranging from transnational terrorism and 
post-conflict stability operations to advanced security 
studies, the Marshall Center prepares leaders from North 
America, Europe, and Eurasia to address emerging secu-
rity challenges and to forge a 21st century security envi-
ronment defined by peace and cooperation; 
Whereas the Marshall Center’s programs play a vital role in 
building support for United States and German defense 
and security policy and strategies, and fostering under-
standing and support among friends and allies to combat 
transnational terrorism and other security threats and to 
transform national defense establishments to effectively 
meet the array of 21st century security challenges; 
Whereas to date, general officers, members of parliament, 
ministers, ambassadors, and other high-ranking govern-
ment officials from over 100 countries have benefited 
from the Marshall Center’s unique programs; and 
Whereas the United States House of Representatives’ delega-
tion to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) 
visited the Marshall Center in February 2009, recognizes 
the importance of the Center’s work, and seeks to sup-
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port the Center’s efforts by engaging in constructive dia-
logue with parliamentarians from NATO member and as-
sociate and observer states on key transatlantic security 
issues: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Marshall Center for its efforts to 
promote peace, stability, and security throughout North 
America, Europe, and Eurasia; 
(2) expresses appreciation for the strong partner-
ship between the United States and German govern-
ments in advancing their mutual national security inter-
ests through the Marshall Center’s programs; 
(3) expresses appreciation to Marshall Center Di-
rector Dr. John P. Rose and his outstanding faculty and 
staff for their hard work and commitment to advancing 
the Center’s mission; 
(4) notes that the security of the United States re-
mains inseparably linked to peace and stability on the 
European continent; and 
(5) reaffirms its commitment to promoting trans-
atlantic cooperation through international collaborative
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educational programs such as those offered by the Mar-
shall Center. 
Attest: 
Clerk.