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107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 116

  Congratulating the Republic of Slovenia on its tenth anniversary of 
                             independence.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 25, 2001

  Mr. Voinovich (for himself, Mr. Biden, Mr. DeWine, and Mr. Harkin) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Republic of Slovenia on its tenth anniversary of 
                             independence.

Whereas, on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted overwhelmingly in 
        favor of independence from the former Yugoslavia in a national 
        referendum;
Whereas, on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared itself an 
        independent and sovereign nation;
Whereas, on December 23, 1991, the Slovenian parliament adopted a constitution 
        based on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and democratic 
        ideals;
Whereas, during its ten years of independence, Slovenia has been an important 
        United States ally in Central and Eastern Europe and a strong advocate 
        of democracy, the rule of law, and the merits of an open, free market 
        economy;
Whereas the Republic of Slovenia has demonstrated an outstanding record on human 
        rights during the past decade, and the country's market economy has 
        experienced continued growth and success;
Whereas Slovenia has made important contributions to international efforts to 
        promote peace and stability in Southeast Europe and other parts of the 
        world;
Whereas Slovenia serves as a leader in efforts to remove destructive land mines 
        in parts of Southeast Europe plagued by war and ethnic violence during 
        the 1990s;
Whereas Slovenia has become an active member of international organizations, 
        including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Council 
        of Europe and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; 
        and
Whereas the Republic of Slovenia has made significant progress in its work to 
        join the NATO Alliance and the European Union: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate hereby--
            (1) congratulates the Republic of Slovenia as the country 
        celebrates ten years of independence on June 25, 2001;
            (2) commends the people of Slovenia on the significant 
        progress made during the past decade to advance respect for 
        human rights, the rule of law, free market economies, and 
        democracy;
            (3) recognizes the important role played by the Slovenian 
        community in diaspora to promote independence in the Republic 
        of Slovenia; and
            (4) encourages the Republic of Slovenia to continue its 
        important work toward membership in the NATO Alliance and the 
        European Union, as well as efforts to further peace, stability, 
        and prosperity in Central and Eastern Europe.
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