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







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 513

 Recognizing the historical significance and timeliness of the United 
                    States-Ireland Business Summit.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 26, 2002

     Mr. Walsh (for himself, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Neal of 
Massachusetts, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Engel, Mr. King, 
  Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Ackerman, Ms. Dunn of 
   Washington, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Delahunt) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                        International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the historical significance and timeliness of the United 
                    States-Ireland Business Summit.

Whereas from September 4, 2002, to September 6, 2002, the United States-Ireland 
        Business Summit will be 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 will bring 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 will focus 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 is 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 to be held 
in Washington, D.C.
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