[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 234 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 234

 Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the ``Roving Ambassador'' 
                               for Haiti.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 9, 2007

     Ms. Waters (for herself and Ms. Lee) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the ``Roving Ambassador'' 
                               for Haiti.

Whereas, on January 4, 2007, hip-hop star Wyclef Jean, who was born in Haiti, 
        was officially named ``Roving Ambassador'' of Haiti by Haitian President 
        Rene Preval;
Whereas Wyclef Jean was given this distinguished honor to enable him to improve 
        the image of Haiti, an impoverished country that has struggled to 
        restore stability and democracy after a violent coup d'etat in 2004;
Whereas Wyclef Jean, 34 years old, has been instrumental in the music industry 
        for over 10 years and has gained fame as a member of the hip-hop trio 
        the Fugees, who won Grammy awards in 1996;
Whereas Wyclef Jean, who moved to the United States at age 9, has long been 
        active in supporting his native country and regularly wears the Haitian 
        flag on his clothing at public events and performances;
Whereas Wyclef Jean recognizes the importance of involvement by the global 
        community in Haiti's development;
Whereas President Rene Preval chose Wyclef Jean for this honorary position, in 
        part, for the purpose of engaging with U.S. government leaders to 
        support policies that will promote economic development, humanitarian 
        assistance, and other relief for Haiti's needy citizens;
Whereas Wyclef Jean established a nonprofit charitable foundation, Yele Haiti, 
        which is changing lives in Haiti by supporting projects that are making 
        a difference in education, health, environment, and community 
        development; and
Whereas the ``Roving Ambassador'' position will help Wyclef Jean to improve the 
        perception and image of Haiti in the global community, stimulate support 
        for increased economic opportunities for its citizens, and facilitate 
        its growth and development: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives congratulates Wyclef 
Jean for being named ``Roving Ambassador'' for Haiti.
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