[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 56 Referred in House (RFH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 56
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 2, 2005
Referred to the Committee on International Relations
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture
and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.
Whereas mutual cultural understanding and appreciation helps to advance the
overall bilateral relationship between the United States and China;
Whereas Chinese cultural achievements have enriched the world for over 5,000
years;
Whereas Chinese artists both in China and in the United States have excelled in
music, dance, fashion, theater, film, and the visual arts;
Whereas the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a month-
long celebration of Chinese cultural contributions at the Festival of
China in October 2005;
Whereas the event, with more than 50 performances and exhibitions and over 800
artists, will be the largest festival in the history of the Kennedy
Center;
Whereas the Kennedy Center characterizes the Festival of China as ``the largest
celebration of Chinese performing arts in American history'';
Whereas events like the Festival of China, along with efforts to promote
educational and scientific cooperation between the United States and
China, further mutual understanding between our two societies;
Whereas publicly- and privately-funded exchange programs and other forms of
Sino-American contacts foster positive relations; and
Whereas cultural events like the Festival of China help strengthen diplomatic,
commercial, and political cooperation between the United States and
China: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That it is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the diverse array of cultural contributions made by
Chinese artists based in China, the United States, and around
the world benefit the entire international community;
(2) the Kennedy Center, along with the Chinese Ministry of
Culture, should be commended for promoting Chinese achievement
in the arts at the Festival of China;
(3) the significant undertaking and efforts necessary to
organize the Festival of China provides a unique opportunity
for bilateral cooperation;
(4) building upon the Festival of China, additional efforts
that promote cultural understanding between the United States
and China should be encouraged;
(5) the United States and China should work to promote
cultural, as well as scientific and educational, cooperation
between the two countries;
(6) the United States and China should continue to promote
exchange programs, such as the Festival of China, as a vital
tool for advancing mutual understanding and cooperation between
the people of the United States and the people of China; and
(7) the hundreds of performers and individuals who have
contributed their time and effort to make this landmark
celebration of Chinese culture and the arts a success are to be
congratulated.
Passed the Senate November 1, 2005.
Attest:
EMILY J. REYNOLDS,
Secretary.