[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1382 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1382

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 25, 2010.
Whereas, on March 26, 2010, the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Cheonan was sunk 
        by an external explosion in the vicinity of Baengnyeong Island, Republic 
        of Korea;
Whereas of the 104 members of the crew of the ROKS Cheonan, 46 were killed in 
        this incident, including 6 lost at sea;
Whereas, on April 25, 2010, the Government of the Republic of Korea commenced a 
        5-day period of mourning for these 46 sailors;
Whereas, on May 20, 2010, the Government of the Republic of Korea released an 
        international investigation report on the circumstances surrounding the 
        sinking of the ROKS Cheonan;
Whereas the report, conducted by 74 experts, including 24 from the international 
        community and 50 from the Republic of Korea, found conclusive evidence 
        that the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan was the result of a torpedo attack 
        made by North Korea, in clear violation of the Korean War Armistice 
        Agreement;
Whereas the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea has 
        been a vital anchor for security and stability in Asia for more than 50 
        years; and
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are bound together by the 
        shared values of democracy and the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its sympathy and condolences to the families and loved 
        ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Cheonan who 
        were killed in action on March 26, 2010;
            (2) stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the 
        Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident;
            (3) reaffirms its enduring commitment to the alliance between the 
        Republic of Korea and the United States and to the security of the 
        Republic of Korea;
            (4) supports the findings and conclusions of the investigation 
        report released by the Government of the Republic of Korea on May 20, 
        2010;
            (5) condemns North Korea in the strongest terms for sinking the ROKS 
        Cheonan;
            (6) calls for an apology by North Korea for its hostile acts and a 
        commitment by North Korea never to violate the Korean War Armistice 
        Agreement again;
            (7) urges the international community to provide all necessary 
        support to the Republic of Korea as the Government of the Republic of 
        Korea prepares to respond to the actions committed by North Korea, which 
        led to sinking of the ROKS Cheonan;
            (8) urges the international community to fully and faithfully 
        implement all United Nations Security Council Resolutions pertaining to 
        security on the Korean Peninsula, including United Nations Security 
        Council Resolution 1695 (2006), United Nations Security Council 
        Resolution 1718 (2006), and United Nations Security Council Resolution 
        1874 (2009); and
            (9) further urges the United States, in coordination with its allies 
        and partners, to take other appropriate actions in response to the 
        sinking of the ROKS Cheonan and other hostile acts of North Korea.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.