[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 305 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 305

  Congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the 
           centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 13, 2021

 Mr. Fortenberry (for himself and Mr. Schiff) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the 
           centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.

Whereas the late King Abdullah bin Al Hussein arrived in Amman on March 2, 1921, 
        and began working to establish a political system based on the Arab 
        demand for independence, reaffirming the renaissance approach 
        spearheaded by his father, Al Hussein bin Ali;
Whereas the Emirate of Transjordan was established on April 11, 1921;
Whereas the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan achieved independence on May 25, 1946;
Whereas the United States recognized Jordan as an independent state in a White 
        House announcement on January 31, 1949;
Whereas the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have maintained 
        diplomatic relations since 1949, and during this partnership spanning 
        over 72 years, the United States and Jordan have continued to develop a 
        close relationship in security, economic development, and 
        counterterrorism cooperation;
Whereas the economic partnership between the United States and Jordan was 
        further strengthened through the signing of the United States-Jordan 
        Free Trade Agreement on October 24, 2000, which was fully implemented on 
        January 1, 2010;
Whereas the United States is committed to Jordan's stability, prosperity, and 
        security throughout the years, which has been reflected in three 
        memoranda of understanding (in fiscal years 2010-2014, 2015-2017, and 
        2018-2022), demonstrating a strong, multiyear strategic relationship 
        between the two countries;
Whereas Jordan continues to host 53 nationalities of refugees and is home to the 
        second highest number of refugees per capita globally, with over 
        1,300,000 Syrians that include 660,000 United Nations High Commissioner 
        for Refugees-registered refugees and millions of Palestinian refugees; 
        and
Whereas King Abdullah II has been a leading Arab voice in moderation and 
        interfaith dialogue, by spearheading initiatives such as ``A Common 
        Word'' and the 2004 ``Amman Message'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commemorates the centennial of the establishment of the 
        state of Jordan;
            (2) expresses its profound admiration and gratitude for the 
        friendship of the Jordanian people who continue to demonstrate 
        great generosity for those in need;
            (3) shares the hope of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the 
        Jordanian people for a more peaceful Middle East; and
            (4) looks forward to our continued close cooperation with 
        His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jordan on our shared 
        priorities of security, economic development, and humanitarian 
        issues.
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