[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASCENSION OF HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL 
                  ADULYADEJ TO THE THRONE OF THAILAND

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, June 9 marks the 50th anniversary of the 
ascension of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the throne of 
Thailand. He is the longest reigning Monarch in his country's history. 
The King's work in social and agricultural development throughout 
Thailand is well known. The many innovative, pioneering projects he has 
created are evidence of His Majesty's unselfish willingness to see that 
all Thai people come into the age of modern technology .
  The King has made major contributions to the stability, security, 
religion, culture, performing arts, and social welfare of his people. 
In Thailand he is known as King Rama the 9th of the Chakri Dynasty. In 
the United States he is known as the Thai Monarch who was born in 
Massachusetts, and is a loyal friend and ally to the United States.
  Today I wish to send my sincere warm regards to his Majesty on his 
50th anniversary. I wish him health, happiness, and peace.

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