IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1369 
Recognizing the honorable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well 
as her leadership and commitment to the people of the United Kingdom, 
the Commonwealth, and the world. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 
Mr. KEATING (for himself and Mr. FITZPATRICK) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the honorable life of Her Majesty Queen Eliza-
beth II as well as her leadership and commitment to 
the people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, 
and the world. 
Whereas, on September 8, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Eliza-
beth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II was born February 6, 1926, in 
London, United Kingdom, as the eldest daughter of the 
then-Duke and Duchess of York; 
Whereas, during World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth 
played a vital role in public service by maintaining public 
morale for the war effort; 
Whereas Princess Elizabeth served as a honorary junior com-
mander in the Auxiliary Territorial Service where she 
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•HRES 1369 IH 
trained as a driver and mechanic, directly contributing to 
the Allied war effort and becoming the first female mem-
ber of the royal family to serve full time in the Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas, on November 20, 1945, Princess Elizabeth married 
Prince Philip to whom she would remain married until 
his death in 2021; 
Whereas upon the death of her father on February 6, 1952, 
Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 
II; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II stood as a symbol of leadership, 
fortitude, and resilience during her 7 decades as Queen; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II invited 15 Prime Ministers to 
form a government during her 7 decades as Queen; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II met with 13 United States 
Presidents during her time as Queen, having close per-
sonal and professional relationships with many United 
States leaders; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II oversaw over 7 decades of the 
special relationship shared between the United States and 
the United Kingdom and served as a common thread 
from the period immediately following World War II to 
modern day; 
Whereas, on May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II became the 
first British monarch to address a joint session of the 
United States Congress; 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II generously supported and pro-
moted charitable causes throughout her time on the 
throne; 
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•HRES 1369 IH 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II’s steady, measured leadership 
served as a stabilizing force during times of crisis and po-
litical change, and her 70-year, 7-decade reign is the 
longest of any British monarch in history; and 
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a legacy of service, 
sacrifice, and national pride: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) extends its deepest sympathy and condo-
lences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II and to all 
the people of the United Kingdom for their loss; 
(2) honors the life and legacy of Queen Eliza-
beth II for her commitment to— 
(A) strengthening the United States- 
United Kingdom special relationship; 
(B) promoting global peace through diplo-
macy; and 
(C) leading with integrity, generosity, and 
grace; and 
(3) proclaims that— 
(A) Queen Elizabeth II served the people 
of the United Kingdom for over 70 years with 
an unwavering love for her country; 
(B) Queen Elizabeth II was instrumental 
in strengthening an unbreakable bond between 
the United States and the United Kingdom and 
underscoring the special relationship between 
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the United States and the United Kingdom; 
and 
(C) the United States will honor the legacy 
of Queen Elizabeth II with renewed commit-
ment to the United States-United Kingdom alli-
ance and by working with His Majesty King 
Charles III to further strengthen our ties. 
Æ 
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