[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1089]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 17--CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT CHANDRIKA BANDARANAIKE 
KUMARATUNGA AND THE PEOPLE OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI 
          LANKA ON THE CELEBRATION OF 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

  Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself and Mr. Torricelli) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Relations:

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       Whereas February 4, 2001, is the occasion of the 53rd 
     anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Socialist 
     Republic of Sri Lanka from Britain;
       Whereas the present constitution of the Democratic 
     Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has been in existence since 
     August 16, 1978, and guarantees universal suffrage; and
       Whereas the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of 
     Sri Lanka and the United States share many values, including 
     a common belief in democratic principles, a commitment to 
     international cooperation, and promotion of enhanced trade 
     and cultural ties: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates President Chandrika Bandaranaike 
     Kumaratunga and the people of the Democratic Socialist 
     Republic of Sri Lanka on the celebration of 53 years of 
     independence;
       (2) expresses best wishes to the Government and the people 
     of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as they 
     celebrate their national day of independence on February 4, 
     2001; and
       (3) looks forward to continued cooperation and friendship 
     with the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist 
     Republic of Sri Lanka in the years ahead.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to the President with the request that the 
     President further transmit such copy to the Government of the 
     Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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