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Week Ending June 26, 2009

 

H.RES.519 Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".

 

A brief but positive reflection on US / Canada relations.

 

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Sponsor:  Rep. Bart Stupak (MI-1st)

Vote: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates `Canada Day'.

Whereas the United States has a long-cherished economic, social, and political partnership with Canada;

Whereas the United States and Canada share not only a 5,500-mile border, but also common ideals and cultural affinities;

Whereas in this era of heightened security, the United States and Canada have renewed cooperative efforts to safeguard the movement of people and goods, improve information-sharing, and strengthen border infrastructure and technology; and

Whereas July 1st of each year is officially celebrated in Canada as `Canada Day' in recognition of the anniversary of the establishment of the union of the British North American provinces in a federation called Canada: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) expresses its appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States; and

(2) congratulates Canada as it celebrates its annual `Canada Day'.

 

 

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