[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 27 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 27

 Congratulating the people of the Republic of Venezuela on the success 
        of their democratic elections held on December 6, 1998.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 19, 1999

      Mr. Gallegly submitted the following resolution; which was 
                        International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the people of the Republic of Venezuela on the success 
        of their democratic elections held on December 6, 1998.

Whereas on December 6, 1998, the people of the Republic of Venezuela held truly 
        democratic multiparty elections to choose their government;
Whereas these elections were deemed by international and domestic observers to 
        be free and fair and a legitimate expression of the will of the people 
        of the Republic of Venezuela;
Whereas in February 1999, Hugo Chavez will be sworn in to the office of 
        President of the Republic of Venezuela and has promised to continue the 
        path of democracy, national reconciliation, and reconstruction; and
Whereas these democratic elections in the Republic of Venezuela and the 
        inauguration of President Hugo Chavez should be honored: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the people of the Republic of Venezuela 
        for the successful completion of the democratic multiparty 
        elections held on December 6, 1998;
            (2) congratulates President Hugo Chavez for his election 
        victory and his commitment to a strong democracy, which will 
        help him achieve political and economic change in the Republic 
        of Venezuela;
            (3) recognizes that all Venezuelans should continue to work 
        together in order to ensure a strong and stable democracy, 
        respect for human rights, a free and market-oriented economy, 
        and social justice and economic prosperity for all people;
            (4) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to help 
        the Republic of Venezuela move toward a stronger democracy, 
        economic growth, and social justice for all; and
            (5) further reaffirms that the United States is strongly 
        committed to encouraging democracy, economic growth, and 
        peaceful development throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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