[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 404 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                          June 9, 1998.
Whereas 1998 marks 100 years of special ties between the people of the United 
        States and the people of the Philippines and is also the centennial 
        celebration of Philippine independence from Spain which initiated 
        relations with the United States;
Whereas the people of the Philippines have on many occasions demonstrated their 
        strong commitment to democratic principles and practices, the free 
        exchange of views on matters of public concern, and the development of a 
        strong civil society;
Whereas the Philippines has embraced economic reform and free market principles 
        and, despite current challenging circumstances, its economy has 
        registered significant economic growth in recent years benefiting the 
        lives of the people of the Philippines;
Whereas the large Philippine-American community has immeasurably enriched the 
        fabric of American society and culture;
Whereas Filipino soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with American troops on 
        the battlefields of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam;
Whereas the Philippines is an increasingly important trading partner of the 
        United States as well as the recipient of significant direct American 
        investment;
Whereas the United States relies on the Philippines as a partner and treaty ally 
        in fostering regional stability, enhancing prosperity, and promoting 
        peace and democracy; and
Whereas the 100th anniversary of relations between the people of the United 
        States and the people of the Philippines offers an opportunity for the 
        United States and the Philippines to renew their commitment to 
        international cooperation on issues of mutual interest and concern: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Philippines on the commemoration of its 
        independence from Spain;
            (2) looks forward to a broadening and deepening of friendship and 
        cooperation with the Philippines in the years ahead for the mutual 
        benefit of the people of the United States and the people of the 
        Philippines;
            (3) supports the efforts of the Philippines to further strengthen 
        democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the expansion of free 
        market economics both at home and abroad; and
            (4) recognizes the close relationship between the nations and the 
        people of the United States and the people of the Philippines and 
        pledges its support to work closely with the Philippines in addressing 
        new challenges as we begin our second century of friendship and 
        cooperation.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.