[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1698 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1698

Recognizing the myriad contributions of female ambassadors and members 
   of the Foreign Service to help build a more free, prosperous, and 
                             secure world.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2010

Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Ms. Watson, Mr. Holt, 
  Mr. Carnahan, and Ms. Baldwin) submitted the following resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the myriad contributions of female ambassadors and members 
   of the Foreign Service to help build a more free, prosperous, and 
                             secure world.

Whereas women have risen to the highest levels of leadership in the Department 
        of State since they were allowed into the United States diplomatic corps 
        in 1922;
Whereas gender diversity among international leaders contributes to a more 
        comprehensive and versatile approach to conflict resolution;
Whereas the responsibilities of peacemaking and peacekeeping cannot be left to 
        one gender, institution, or political party;
Whereas women in these positions frequently choose to bring attention to 
        important issues including poverty, discrimination, education, and 
        health; and
Whereas women diplomats furthermore have a unique opportunity to highlight the 
        potential for women to be the agents of the socioeconomic change that is 
        necessary for lasting peace: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the myriad 
contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service 
to help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world.
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