[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 153 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 153

 Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2009

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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 111th 
        anniversary 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 support for the Philippines to defend its 
        internal security from terrorism;
            (5) reaffirms its enduring support for the Philippines;
            (6) supports increased public awareness of the events 
        surrounding the Philippine Declaration of Independence, and the 
        vibrant and beautiful culture of the Philippines;
            (7) 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; and
            (8) supports the continuing development of the Filipino 
        American community as a integral part of America's cultural 
        fabric.
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