[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 266 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 266

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 14, 2009.
Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with the newly 
        independent Second Polish Republic in April 1919;
Whereas the year 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism in 
        Poland, as well as the restoration of democracy and market economy in 
        that country;
Whereas the year 2009 marks the 10th anniversary of Poland's accession to the 
        North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO);
Whereas the year 2009 marks the 5th anniversary of Poland's accession to the 
        European Union (EU);
Whereas the year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Educational 
        Exchange Program in Poland;
Whereas Poland has overcome a legacy of foreign occupation and period of 
        communist rule to emerge as a free and democratic nation;
Whereas Poland is a valued partner in the fight against global terrorism and has 
        contributed troops to the stabilization and reconstruction efforts in 
        Afghanistan and Iraq; and
Whereas Poland has cooperated closely with the United States on issues such as 
        democratization, nuclear nonproliferation, human rights, regional 
        cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe, and reform of the United 
        Nations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the 90th anniversary of United States-Polish 
        diplomatic relations;
            (2) congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments 
        as a free democracy; and
            (3) expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with 
        the United States.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.