[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 450 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 450

Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human 
          Rights and the celebration of ``Human Rights Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 10, 2019

 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

                           December 18, 2019

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human 
          Rights and the celebration of ``Human Rights Day''.

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 
        on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among 
        countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles 
        of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United 
        States and the Bill of Rights;
Whereas awareness of human rights--

    (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms;

    (2) promotes equality;

    (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and

    (4) enhances participation in democratic processes;

Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are 
        internationally recognized; and
Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as ``Human 
        Rights Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates December 10, 2019, as ``Human Rights Day'';
            (2) recognizes the 71st anniversary of the Universal 
        Declaration of Human Rights;
            (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
            (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over 
        the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the 
        Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
            (5) encourages the people of the United States--
                    (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and
                    (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, 
                democracy, and human rights around the globe.
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