[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 379 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 6, 2007.
Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette and the people of France offered unparalleled 
        friendship to the people of the United States in their pursuit of 
        freedom and democracy during the American Revolution;
Whereas there are deep cultural ties between the American and French people, as 
        exemplified by the large flow of visitors each year between the two 
        nations, as well as extensive exchanges between United States and French 
        academic institutions, museums, and sister cities;
Whereas the United States is France's 6th largest export market, and its top 
        export market outside of the European Union, and for the United States, 
        France is its 9th largest trading partner, and the United States is the 
        largest foreign investor in France;
Whereas the United States and France are working together to solve important 
        international crises;
Whereas Nicolas Sarkozy, upon winning the election to become the next President 
        of France, said that the United States can count on France as a friend; 
        and
Whereas the people of the United States support any effort by the Governments of 
        France and the United States to maintain and grow a spirit of friendship 
        and cooperation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Mr. Nicolas 
Sarkozy on his election to the presidency of France and welcomes President 
Sarkozy on the occasion of his appearance before a Joint Meeting of Congress.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.