[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 256 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 256

    Recognizing the Honorable Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 85th 
                               birthday.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 24, 2003

  Mr. Rush (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Towns, Mr. 
 Davis of Illinois, Ms. Lee, Mr. Payne, Mr. Owens, Ms. Jackson-Lee of 
 Texas, Mrs. Christensen, Ms. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, 
 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Clyburn, Ms. Kilpatrick, and 
Mr. Jefferson) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the Honorable Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 85th 
                               birthday.

Whereas throughout the incredible life of the Honorable Nelson Rolihlahla 
        Mandela, his continuous courage has inspired the Congress and given the 
        Congress continuous energy to achieve not only a free South Africa but 
        also a free and just world;
Whereas Nelson Mandela fought the abominable apartheid regime under the most 
        strenuous conditions, including the 27-year political detention period;
Whereas during Nelson Mandela's tenure as the first democratically elected 
        president of South Africa, he epitomized the goals of dignity, grace, 
        and reconciliation;
Whereas Nelson Mandela is a source of strength and wisdom who continues to 
        challenge the Congress to make the world a better place to live;
Whereas Nelson Mandela persists in bringing truth to issues confronting the 
        world such as the AIDS pandemic and respect for internationally 
        recognized norms and laws; and
Whereas July 18, 2003 marks Nelson Mandela's 85th birthday: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress recognizes the Honorable Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on 
his 85th birthday and wishes him more wonderful years to come.
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