[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1269 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1269

 Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of 
                            the Philippines.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2008

 Ms. Richardson submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                  to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of 
                            the Philippines.

    Resolved, That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 110th 
        anniversary of the establishment of the sovereign and 
        independent country of the Philippines on June 12, 1898;
            (2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which 
        have existed between the United States and the Philippines and 
        commits to strengthening those bonds;
            (3) commends the people of the Philippines for enduring 
        through struggle and hardship;
            (4) reaffirms its enduring support for the Philippines;
            (5) supports increased public awareness of the events 
        surrounding the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines, 
        and the vibrant and beautiful culture of the Philippines; and
            (6) recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and 
        Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought 
        alongside and in the United States Armed Forces.
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