[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 940 Engrossed in House (EH)]








H. Res. 940

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 25, 2006.
Whereas Peru gained independence from Spain on July 28, 1821, when the Republic 
        of Peru was established as a sovereign and independent country;
Whereas the people of Peru have established, after a series of military and 
        authoritarian regimes, a unique, pluralistic democracy which includes 
        the freedoms cherished by the people of the United States, including 
        freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, freedom 
        of the press, and government by the consent of the governed;
Whereas Peru regularly holds free and fair elections and promotes free exchange 
        of ideas;
Whereas the interests of Peru and the United States are closely aligned;
Whereas the people of the United States share affinity with the people of Peru 
        and view Peru as a strong ally;
Whereas the United States has joined Peru to promote political and economic 
        freedoms, combat poverty, crime, disease, and drugs, and promote 
        security, stability, and prosperity within Peru;
Whereas the bonds of association and friendship between the peoples of the two 
        countries have been strengthened by the large number of Peruvians who 
        have migrated to the United states where they make significant 
        contributions to both the United States and Peru;
Whereas Peru is an integral member of the Latin American region and has been a 
        constructive partner of the United States in fulfilling the agenda of 
        the Western Hemisphere; and
Whereas the Peruvians and Peruvian-Americans residing in the United States have 
        enriched and added to the United States way of life in the social, 
        economic, and political arenas, and Peru's rich identity and heritage 
        have become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru;
            (2) extends warm congratulations and best wishes to Peru for peace 
        and further progress, development, and prosperity; and
            (3) extends best wishes to Peruvians and Peruvian-Americans residing 
        in the United States as they celebrate the 185th anniversary of Peru's 
        independence.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.