[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 168 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 27, 1999.
Whereas the modern Foreign Service of the United States was established 75 years 
        ago on May 24, 1924, with the enactment of the Rogers Act, Public Law 
        135 of the 68th Congress;
Whereas today some 10,300 men and women serve in the Foreign Service at home and 
        abroad;
Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, development, 
        administrative, security, and other functions the men and women of the 
        Foreign Service of the United States perform are crucial to the United 
        States national interest;
Whereas the men and women of the Foreign Service of the United States, as well 
        as their families, are constantly exposed to danger, even in times of 
        peace, and many have died in the service of their country; and
Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the dedication of the men and women of 
        the Foreign Service of the United States and, in particular, to honor 
        those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the interests of 
        the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the Foreign Service of the United States and its 
        achievements and contributions of the past 75 years;
            (2) honors those members of the Foreign Service of the United States 
        who have given their lives in the line of duty; and
            (3) commends the generations of men and women who have served or are 
        presently serving in the Foreign Service for their vital service to the 
        Nation.
    Sec. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of 
this resolution to the President of the United States.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.