[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 528 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 528

Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies 
  for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout 
                  North America, Europe, and Eurasia.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 10, 2009

   Mr. Tanner (for himself, Mr. Shimkus, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Moore of 
 Kansas, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Miller of Florida, and 
Mr. Melancon) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies 
  for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout 
                  North America, Europe, and Eurasia.

Whereas The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (the 
        Marshall Center), a joint partnership of the United States and German 
        governments located in the German city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, is a 
        world-renowned international security and defense studies institute 
        promoting dialogue and understanding among the nations of North America, 
        Europe, and Eurasia;
Whereas since its inception in 1993, the Marshall Center has sought to advance 
        the legacy, goals, and ideals of the 1948-1951 Marshall Plan by 
        advancing democratic institutions, promoting peaceful security 
        cooperation, and enhancing partnerships among the nations of North 
        America, Europe, and Eurasia;
Whereas the Marshall Center has played and continues to play a critical role in 
        fostering the peaceful transition to stable democratic governance in the 
        formerly communist states of Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia by 
        developing and expanding defense and security cooperation between these 
        countries and North America and Western Europe;
Whereas today, the security of the United States remains inseparably linked to 
        the peace and stability of Europe and Eurasia;
Whereas the United States and Europe face an array of new and emerging security 
        challenges ranging from transnational terrorism and the proliferation of 
        nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons to regional and local conflicts 
        and failing and failed states;
Whereas successful resolution of these 21st century security challenges will 
        require strong transatlantic cooperation and international, interagency, 
        and interdisciplinary responses;
Whereas through its tailored educational and outreach programs in areas ranging 
        from transnational terrorism and post-conflict stability operations to 
        advanced security studies, the Marshall Center prepares leaders from 
        North America, Europe, and Eurasia to address emerging security 
        challenges and to forge a 21st century security environment defined by 
        peace and cooperation;
Whereas the Marshall Center's programs play a vital role in building support for 
        United States and German defense and security policy and strategies, and 
        fostering understanding and support among friends and allies to combat 
        transnational terrorism and other security threats and to transform 
        national defense establishments to effectively meet the array of 21st 
        century security challenges;
Whereas to date, general officers, members of parliament, ministers, 
        ambassadors, and other high-ranking government officials from over 100 
        countries have benefited from the Marshall Center's unique programs; and
Whereas the United States House of Representatives' delegation to the NATO 
        Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) visited the Marshall Center in February 
        2009, recognizes the importance of the Center's work, and seeks to 
        support the Center's efforts by engaging in constructive dialogue with 
        parliamentarians from NATO member and associate and observer states on 
        key transatlantic security issues: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Marshall Center for its efforts to promote 
        peace, stability, and security throughout North America, 
        Europe, and Eurasia;
            (2) expresses appreciation for the strong partnership 
        between the United States and German governments in advancing 
        their mutual national security interests through the Marshall 
        Center's programs;
            (3) expresses appreciation to Marshall Center Director Dr. 
        John P. Rose and his outstanding faculty and staff for their 
        hard work and commitment to advancing the Center's mission;
            (4) notes that the security of the United States remains 
        inseparably linked to peace and stability on the European 
        continent; and
            (5) reaffirms its commitment to promoting transatlantic 
        cooperation through international collaborative educational 
        programs such as those offered by the Marshall Center.
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