[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 86 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1346-E1347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                             UNITED NATIONS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2005

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, Representative Shays and I 
introduce legislation to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 
founding of the United Nations and to commend the organization on its 
history of diplomatic achievement throughout the world.
  Since its founding, the United Nations has made many contributions to 
the global community in the fields of health, medicine, education, 
peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.

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One of the organization's most noteworthy actions is its recent 
outpouring of aid and support to the people of the nations affected by 
the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Southeast Asia in December 
2004. The United Nations is critical to the balance and well-being of 
all nations, and makes significant advances in the world every day; 
however, structural reforms are necessary to ensure that the 
organization can continue its noble efforts to effect positive change. 
As the United Nations seeks to reform itself, this resolution sends the 
message that Members of Congress are willing to work with them to 
ensure a future humanitarian successes.
  I look forward to working with Representative Shays and my other 
colleagues to honor the United Nations for 60 years of good work and to 
pledge the support of Congress as the organization moves forward.

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