[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 792 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 792

  Recognizing the 40th 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 2, 2006

Mr. Meeks of New York (for himself, Mr. McNulty, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. 
  Payne, and Mr. Owens) submitted the following resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 40th 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 country, 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 
        Terror, 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 40th 
anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extends best wishes to 
Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.
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