[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 654 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 654

  Recognizing the 38th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and 
    extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, 
                      development, and prosperity.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 20, 2004

  Mr. Meeks of New York submitted the following resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 38th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and 
    extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, 
                      development, and prosperity.

Whereas Guyana gained independence from the United Kingdom on May 26, 1966;
Whereas since Guyana became an independent nation, the interests of Guyana and 
        the United States have been closely aligned;
Whereas Guyana is a supporter and ally of the United States in the global war on 
        terrorism, and joins the United States in promoting political and 
        economic freedoms, combating poverty, crime, disease, and drugs, and 
        promoting security, stability, and prosperity;
Whereas the bonds of association and friendship between the peoples of the two 
        countries have been strengthened by the large number of Guyanese who 
        have migrated to the United States where they make significant 
        contributions to both the United States and Guyana; and
Whereas Guyana is an integral member of the Caribbean region and a constructive 
        partner of the United States in fulfilling the agenda of the Western 
        Hemisphere: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 38th 
anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extends best wishes to 
Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.
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