[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 549 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                       October 8, 2002.
Whereas the people of the United States and Great Britain have a history of 
        shared values and mutual respect for one another;
Whereas the Governments of the United States and Great Britain are close allies 
        and share a deep and abiding friendship based on a shared commitment to 
        democratic values;
Whereas the United States and Great Britain understand the commitment to defend 
        freedom and democracy regardless of the costs involved;
Whereas British Prime Minister Tony Blair has displayed exceptional leadership 
        in the war on terrorism; and
Whereas the United States and Great Britain have been provoked into a war on 
        terrorism that threatens the security of both nations: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses sincere appreciation for Prime Minister Tony Blair for 
        his leadership in the war on terrorism;
            (2) expresses its deepest sympathy to British victims of terrorism 
        and their families, including the 67 British citizens who were victims 
        of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001;
            (3) commends the efforts of British intelligence and defense 
        agencies for their continued efforts in the war on terrorism; and
            (4) reaffirms the strong and special relationship between the people 
        of the United States and Great Britain.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.