[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 185 (Monday, December 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2181]
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                       HONORING THE THAI MONARCHY

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2011

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth 
District of North Carolina, we wish to extend our best wishes to the 
King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, today on his birthday. For more 
than half a century, King Bhumibol Adulyadej has applied technical 
ingenuity and resources to build his vision of a modern, prosperous 
Thailand. He has continually sought to improve the lives of the Thai 
people.
  King Bhumibol's philosophy of a ``sufficiency economy,'' developed 
and refined since the 1970s, provides guidelines for individuals and 
businesses on how to conduct themselves in life. The King's philosophy 
emphasizes moderation, responsible consumption and resiliency. In 2006, 
in recognition of King Bhumibol's contributions to sustainable, human-
centered development, the United Nations Development Programme awarded 
him its first-ever Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Thailand has been America's friend since 1833 and our oldest Treaty 
ally in Asia. Our economies are tied together, our militaries train 
together, and our people-to-people ties have never been stronger. 
Again, on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth District of North 
Carolina, we are pleased to join our friends in Thailand as its people 
celebrate the Seventh Cycle Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King 
Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5, 2011.

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