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

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 476

Congratulating the people of Germany and the citizens of Berlin on the 
  occasion of the withdrawal of United States troops from Berlin, and 
              reaffirming United States-Berlin friendship.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 12, 1994

Mr. Bereuter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Foreign Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the people of Germany and the citizens of Berlin on the 
  occasion of the withdrawal of United States troops from Berlin, and 
              reaffirming United States-Berlin friendship.

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.
                                 <all>