[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 716 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 716

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 18, 2016.
Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent strengthen the 
        friendly relations between the United States and Ireland;
Whereas throughout our history Americans of Irish descent have made significant 
        contributions to the United States and have helped to shape its history;
Whereas in April 1916, through the Easter Rising, an attempt was launched to 
        secure Irish independence;
Whereas signatories to the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic were 
        influenced by the experience of the United States and therefore included 
        the United States as the only foreign country specifically mentioned in 
        the Proclamation;
Whereas the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with 
        the Irish Free State in 1923;
Whereas Ireland is a valued partner in international fora, including the United 
        Nations, the NATO Partnership for Peace Program, the Organization for 
        Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization for Economic 
        Cooperation and Development, and the World Trade Organization;
Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share deep and abiding ties 
        across a host of areas, including economic, scientific, and educational 
        cooperative efforts, and international development cooperation;
Whereas the United States and Ireland enjoy a thriving and mutually beneficial 
        trade and investment relationship, with the United States being the 
        largest exporter to Ireland of services, and the second largest exporter 
        of goods;
Whereas the United States and Ireland enjoy broad scientific cooperative 
        programs, to the benefit of the United States, Ireland, and Northern 
        Ireland, facilitated by the United States-Ireland Research and 
        Development Partnership, which prioritizes joint research in the areas 
        of nanoscale science and engineering, sensor networks, 
        telecommunications, energy and sustainability, and health;
Whereas the United States and Ireland support thriving bilateral educational 
        exchange programs, which Ireland has promoted in recent years with the 
        establishment of Student Ambassador programs, increasing scholarships, 
        and being a contributor and Lead Signature Partner in the U.S. 
        Generation Study Abroad Program;
Whereas the Governments of Ireland and the United Kingdom have worked closely, 
        with the ongoing support of the United States, in promoting peace and 
        reconciliation in Northern Ireland; and
Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity 
        for recommitment to strengthening the relationship between the United 
        States and Ireland for the benefit of future generations in both 
        countries: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recalls the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the 
        United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between our 
        peoples and our shared values;
            (2) calls for the enhanced cooperation between the United States and 
        Ireland in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and 
        international peacekeeping operations; and
            (3) supports efforts to continue to increase political, economic, 
        scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and 
        Ireland, including ongoing work to consolidate peace and reconciliation 
        in Northern Ireland.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.