[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 353 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 353
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 29, 2006
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the people of the Republic of Haiti for holding democratic
elections on February 7, 2006, and congratulating President-elect Rene
Garcia Preval on his victory in these elections.
Whereas the Republic of Haiti held democratic presidential and legislative
elections on February 7, 2006;
Whereas reports indicate that the elections were peaceful and that 2.2 million
Haitians--more than 60 percent of registered voters--participated in the
elections;
Whereas many Haitians walked miles on election day to reach a polling station
and waited for hours in line to exercise their right to vote;
Whereas the participation of an overwhelming number of Haitians in the elections
demonstrates the commitment of the Haitian people to democracy;
Whereas on February 16, 2006, Rene Garcia Preval was declared the winner of the
presidential election with 51.15 percent of the vote;
Whereas on February 23, 2006, the White House announced that President George W.
Bush phoned President-elect Rene Garcia Preval to congratulate him on
his victory in the elections and to discuss cooperation in Haiti's
economic development and the fight against the illegal drug trade;
Whereas the elections of February 7, 2006, are a sign of hope for the future of
the people of Haiti;
Whereas violence and natural disasters have caused tremendous suffering and loss
of life in Haiti;
Whereas the people of Haiti would benefit from efforts to achieve national
reconciliation; and
Whereas the elected government of Haiti will need the support and assistance of
the United States and the international community to ensure social and
economic development and to improve the lives of the Haitian people:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) commends the people of the Republic of Haiti for
holding democratic elections on February 7, 2006;
(2) congratulates President-elect Rene Garcia Preval on his
victory in these historic elections; and
(3) pledges its support and assistance for national
reconciliation, democracy, and development for the people of
Haiti.
Passed the House of Representatives March 28, 2006.
Attest:
KAREN L. HAAS,
Clerk.