[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 172 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 172

  Congratulating President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the 
    people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the 
                celebration of 50 years of independence.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 3, 1998

   Mr. Brownback (for himself and Mr. Robb) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

                              May 19, 1998

                Reported by Mr. Helms, without amendment

                              May 22, 1998

                        Considered and agreed to


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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the 
    people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the 
                celebration of 50 years of independence.

Whereas February 4, 1998, is the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 
        independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 
        Britain;
Whereas the present constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri 
        Lanka has been in existence since August 16, 1978, and guarantees 
        universal suffrage; and
Whereas the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the 
        United States share many values, including a common belief in democratic 
        principles, a commitment to international cooperation, and promotion of 
        enhanced trade and cultural ties: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates President Chandrika Bandaranaike 
        Kumaratunga and the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic 
        of Sri Lanka on the celebration of 50 years of independence;
            (2) expresses best wishes to the Government and people of 
        the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as they 
        celebrate their national day of independence on February 4, 
        1998; and
            (3) looks forward to continued cooperation and friendship 
        with the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist 
        Republic of Sri Lanka in the years ahead.

SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF RESOLUTION.

    The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy of this 
resolution to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of 
Sri Lanka.
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