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107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 17

  Congratulating President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the 
    people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the 
                celebration of 53 years of independence.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 6, 2001

Mr. Brownback (for himself and Mr. Torricelli) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the 
    people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the 
                celebration of 53 years of independence.

Whereas February 4, 2001, is the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the 
        independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 
        Britain;
Whereas the present constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri 
        Lanka has been in existence since August 16, 1978, and guarantees 
        universal suffrage; and
Whereas the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the 
        United States share many values, including a common belief in democratic 
        principles, a commitment to international cooperation, and promotion of 
        enhanced trade and cultural ties: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates President Chandrika Bandaranaike 
        Kumaratunga and the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic 
        of Sri Lanka on the celebration of 53 years of independence;
            (2) expresses best wishes to the Government and the people 
        of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as they 
        celebrate their national day of independence on February 4, 
        2001; and
            (3) looks forward to continued cooperation and friendship 
        with the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist 
        Republic of Sri Lanka in the years ahead.
    Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this 
resolution to the President with the request that the President further 
transmit such copy to the Government of the Democratic Socialist 
Republic of Sri Lanka.
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