IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2010 Mr. Baird (for himself and Mr. Inglis) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Congratulating the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity.

Whereas the people of Iraq held a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010; Whereas insurgent terrorists vowed to disrupt the election with a concerted wave of attacks; Whereas there were a number of explosions in Iraq just before the polls opened; Whereas Iraqis went to the polls defying the violence to demonstrate their commitment to democracy; and Whereas the people of the United States respect and admire the people of Iraq for their courage and bravery: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress congratulates the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity.