[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 476 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 476

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 26, 1994.
Whereas the people of the United States and Germany have enjoyed warm and 
        amicable relations for 5 decades;
Whereas throughout the Cold War the existence of a free and democratic West 
        Berlin served as a symbol of Western resolve in the face of totalitarian 
        aggression;
Whereas the armed forces of the United States have maintained a continuous 
        presence in defense of the city of Berlin for 49 years;
Whereas, in 1948 and 1949, the United States came to the assistance of the 
        people of Berlin during the 462 days of the Berlin airlift;
Whereas, following the construction of the Berlin wall, the armed forces of the 
        United States stationed in Berlin demonstrated the American resolve to 
        participate in the defense of Western Europe;
Whereas the United States takes pride in having admirably fulfilled its 
        administrative responsibilities over its sector in the city of Berlin;
Whereas the citizens of Berlin have reciprocated the United States' commitment 
        by demonstrating warm and genuine hospitality and a willingness to 
        integrate the American community deeply into the life of the city;
Whereas the American people shared the joy of the German people at the collapse 
        of the Berlin wall and German unification;
Whereas the termination of the Warsaw Pact and the subsequent unification of 
        Germany reduced the strategic requirement for a continued United States 
        military presence in Berlin;
Whereas the United States Berlin Brigade, together with French and British 
        contingents stationed in Berlin, are now preparing for their departure 
        from Berlin; and
Whereas the history of friendly relations and longstanding commercial and 
        cultural bonds between the people of Berlin and the United States form a 
        sound basis for continued warm and positive relations: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the people of Germany on the unification of the 
        Nation and the city of Berlin as it prepares to resume its position as 
        the seat of government of united Germany;
            (2) congratulates the armed forces of the United States, civilian 
        administrators, and the American people for 5 decades of sacrifice and 
        steadfast support for the city of Berlin;
            (3) recognizes and salutes the contribution of British and French 
        allies in the defense of Berlin;
            (4) reaffirms the North Atlantic Treaty Organization obligations of 
        the United States and America's continued support for a free, 
        democratic, and united Germany; and
            (5) welcomes the further enrichment of the relationship between the 
        United States and the city of Berlin based on an approach fostering new 
        traditions in economic and cultural links.
            Attest:






                                                                          Clerk.