[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 513 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 10, 2002.
Whereas from September 4, 2002, to September 6, 2002, the United States-Ireland 
        Business Summit was held at the Ronald Reagan Building International 
        Trade Center in Washington D.C.;
Whereas global economic change and the war against international terrorism have 
        challenged industries and governments throughout the world to look at 
        new ways to resolve conflicts, eliminate barriers, and expand markets;
Whereas the Summit brought together senior level corporate, government, and 
        academic leaders from across the United States, Ireland, and Northern 
        Ireland for discussions on economic competitiveness and important issues 
        that are confronting the sectors of information and communications 
        technology, biotechnology, and financial services in the United States 
        and European markets;
Whereas the discussions focused on new public and private sector priorities, 
        market development and entry, regulatory issues, and opportunities for 
        joint ventures and economic growth, generating alliances between 
        businesses with operations in the United States, Ireland, and Northern 
        Ireland;
Whereas increased economic growth and job creation in Northern Ireland can 
        further help promote the peace and shared governance under the terms of 
        the Good Friday Agreement of 1998;
Whereas President George W. Bush has offered a compelling new vision for peace 
        in Northern Ireland that emphasizes private sector leadership and 
        innovation to restore economic vitality and cooperation;
Whereas the United States-Ireland Business Summit was a bold step toward making 
        the vision of President Bush a reality and creating new opportunities in 
        the United States, Ireland, and Northern Ireland; and
Whereas approximately 44,000,000 citizens of the United States identify 
        themselves as having Irish ancestry and the United States has a strong 
        and enduring interest in maintaining close ties with the people of 
        Ireland and in supporting efforts to ensure peace, justice, and 
        prosperity in Northern Ireland: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Congress recognizes the historical significance and 
timeliness of the United States-Ireland Business Summit held in Washington, D.C. 
from September 4, 2002, to September 6, 2002.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.