[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1148 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1148

  Expressing support for the mission and goals of the World Economic 
                                 Forum.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 9, 2010

  Mr. Baird (for himself and Mr. Fortenberry) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the mission and goals of the World Economic 
                                 Forum.

Whereas the World Economic Forum is embarking on its 40th year as a crucial 
        nexus through which the world's leading policy makers, heads of state, 
        business innovators, nongovernmental organizations, and cultural and 
        religious leaders join together to discuss key issues of global 
        importance;
Whereas the World Economic Forum has drawn attention to the clear connection 
        between global economics and overall human advancement, and has called 
        upon its members to act to improve the state of the world;
Whereas the World Economic Forum serves as a key international forum for 
        discussing such matters as the rule of law, financial regulation, 
        international trade, currency and market stability, and global economic 
        development;
Whereas the World Economic Forum has demonstrated a commitment to advancing 
        public-private cooperation on food security, water security, 
        environmental sustainability, and education in addition to international 
        economic stability;
Whereas the World Economic Forum has promoted the development of the next 
        generation of world leaders through the Forum of Young Global Leaders 
        community;
Whereas the World Economic Forum has helped to bridge economic and political 
        divides, serving as an important venue to bring international accord and 
        foster improved relations between nations;
Whereas the World Economic Forum reaches beyond the bounds of economic policy, 
        encouraging public and private solutions to the problems of hunger, 
        disease, and basic education through their Global Health Initiative and 
        Global Education Initiative; and
Whereas the World Economic Forum continues to focus international policy towards 
        partnership, peace, and prosperity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the mission and goals of the 
        World Economic Forum and encourages the ongoing pursuit of 
        productive international collaboration through economic, 
        political, cultural, and intellectual engagement;
            (2) honors and congratulates Klaus Schwab for creating the 
        World Economic Forum and for his 40 years of successful 
        leadership; and
            (3) honors the 40th anniversary of the World Economic 
        Forum's leadership in global economic and social development.
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