[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1846-E1847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DAVID L. PHILLIPS

                                 ______


                          HON. BILL RICHARDSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, 7 years ago Congress appointed David L. 
Phillips to serve as the first president of the Congressional Human 
Rights Foundation. David was an outstanding leader who served Congress 
and the Foundation with distinction.
  Unfortunately, David's 7-year term is now ending, but he can leave 
the Foundation knowing he played a critical role in establishing the 
Foundation as a promoter for human rights and democracy around the 
world.
  Under David's leadership, the Foundation established the 
Interparliamentary Human Rights Network which includes members from 120 
countries devoted to human rights and democracy.
  The Foundation's Board of Directors recently honored David by 
approving a resolution commending David's 7-year term. The resolution 
is printed below.
  As David leaves to pursue new opportunities, I urge my colleagues to 
join me in extending a warm appreciation to David for his efforts and 
contributions during the past 7 years and a sincere wish for continued 
success.

                               Resolution

       Whereas, David L. Phillips was appointed by Members of the 
     U.S. Congress to serve as the first President of the 
     Congressional Human Rights Foundation in 1988.
       Whereas, David L. Phillips ably established the Foundation 
     as a leading voice on behalf of human rights and democracy 
     and helped to define the purpose and future of the 
     organization during his seven year term as President of the 
     Foundation.
       Whereas, David L. Phillips worked assiduously on behalf of 
     the victims of human rights abuse bringing to bear a deep 
     humanitarian commitment to the well-being of human-kind as 
     the redress of human suffering.
       Whereas, David L. Phillips leadership the Foundation's 
     Interparliamentary Human Rights Network was established and 
     today includes 1,000 Members of Parliament from 120 countries 
     committed to human rights and democracy.
       Whereas, David L. Phillips helped establish the 
     Foundation's Global Democracy Network, an electronic 
     communications program which utilizes the information highway 


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     for innovative information sharing, advocacy, and institution building.
       Whereas, David L. Phillips has enjoyed the respect and 
     admiration among his peers in the human rights community and 
     the appreciation of the board of the directors of the 
     Foundation.
       Now, therefore, be it resolved that the board of directors 
     of the Parliamentary Human Rights Foundation commends David 
     L. Phillips for his seven years of exceptional service as 
     President of the Foundation and wishes him continued success 
     in all future endeavors.

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