[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
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              SENATE RESOLUTION 220--RELATIVE TO PORTUGAL

  Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

                              S. Res. 220

       Whereas June 10, Portugal's National Day, celebrates the 
     life and work of the 16th century poet Luis Vaz de Camoes of 
     Portugal, whose work extols the courage and exploits of 
     Portuguese explorers who sailed to points beyond the horizon;
       Whereas thousands of Portuguese have embarked on their own 
     voyages to the United States, and today over 2,000,000 
     Americans are able to trace their ancestry to Portugal;
       Whereas Portuguese Americans have distinguished themselves 
     as honest, hard-working, patriotic, and family-oriented;
       Whereas Portuguese Americans have achieved an important 
     place in American culture through their participation in the 
     arts, commerce, academics, sports, politics, and religion;
       Whereas Portugal and the United States have had friendly 
     and cordial relations since American independence;
       Whereas Portugal and the United States continue to work 
     together, cooperating through their membership in the North 
     Atlantic Treaty Organization, to promote peace and to adapt 
     to the challenges of a changing world in light of the lifting 
     of the Iron Curtain;
       Whereas Portugal and the United States have a relationship 
     based on mutual respect and a sharing of interests and 
     ideals, particularly a deeply held commitment to democratic 
     values; and
       Whereas it is appropriate to honor Portuguese Americans and 
     celebrate the unique contributions both have made throughout 
     the history of the United States; and
       Whereas it is appropriate to honor Portuguese people and 
     their national day: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, that Portugal is hereby recognized for its 
     special relationship with the United States, and that 
     Portuguese people are hereby recognized for their special 
     contributions to the United States.

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