[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 212 (Wednesday, December 8, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S9049]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 475--RECOGNIZING THE 73RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
 UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CELEBRATION OF ``HUMAN 
                              RIGHTS DAY''

  Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.:

                              S. Res. 475

       Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted 
     by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, represents the 
     first comprehensive agreement among countries as to the 
     specific rights and freedoms of all human beings;
       Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds 
     the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the 
     Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights;
       Whereas awareness of human rights--
       (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental 
     freedoms;
       (2) promotes equality;
       (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights 
     violations; and
       (4) enhances participation in democratic processes;
       Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human 
     rights that are internationally recognized; and
       Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the 
     world as ``Human Rights Day'': Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates December 10, 2021, as ``Human Rights Day'';
       (2) recognizes the 73rd anniversary of the Universal 
     Declaration of Human Rights;
       (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
       (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over 
     the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in 
     the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
       (5) encourages the people of the United States--
       (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and
       (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, 
     democracy, and human rights around the globe.

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