[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 113 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 113

   Congratulating the people of Jamaica on the occasion of the 35th 
 anniversary of their nation's independence and expressing support for 
 the continuation of strong ties between Jamaica and the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 31, 1997

 Mr. Graham submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the people of Jamaica on the occasion of the 35th 
 anniversary of their nation's independence and expressing support for 
 the continuation of strong ties between Jamaica and the United States.

Whereas on August 6, 1962, the people of Jamaica were granted their independence 
        from Great Britain;
Whereas the people of Jamaica will celebrate their 35th anniversary of 
        independence during a four-day ``Emancipation Day'' celebration from 
        August 1 to August 4, 1997;
Whereas the people of Jamaica have practiced a representative democracy for 53 
        years since the establishment of internal self-governance in 1944;
Whereas under the Administration of Prime Ministers Michael Manley and PJ 
        Patterson, Jamaica has played a leadership role in stimulating trade-
        based economic development, promoting democracy, fighting the illicit 
        narcotics trade, and fostering the observance of human rights in the 
        Caribbean region;
Whereas more than 2,000,000 Americans are of Jamaican descent, and Jamaican-
        Americans have made a rich contribution to our society;
Whereas Jamaica and the United States benefit from a healthy commercial 
        relationship that, in 1996, exceeded $2,300,000,000; and
Whereas Jamaica and the United States enjoy strong cultural and social links: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the people of Jamaica on the occasion of 
        the 35th anniversary of Jamaica's independence from Great 
        Britain;
            (2) celebrates the strong, entrenched tradition of 
        democratic governance in Jamaica;
            (3) recognizes the richness of the contribution to United 
        States of economic, political, social, and cultural life by 
        Americans of Jamaican descent;
            (4) commends the Government of Jamaica for its efforts to 
        promote stability and economic growth in the Caribbean region; 
        and
            (5) looks forward to the continuance of strong relations 
        and cooperation between the United States and Jamaica.
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