[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. 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. 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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