S.Res. 9Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

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The Senate adopted a resolution to honor the life and 70‑year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, express condolences to the Thai royal family and people, and reaffirm the long‑standing partnership between the United States and Thailand. The resolution also congratulates King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his accession and looks forward to continued cooperation.

Key Provisions

Recognizes King Bhumibol’s leadership, contributions to Thailand’s development, and his role as a friend of the United States.
Extends sympathy to the Thai royal family and the Thai people for their loss.
Celebrates the historic alliance and security cooperation between the United States and Thailand, including joint defense treaties and military exercises.
Congratulates King Maha Vajiralongkorn on becoming the new monarch of Thailand.
Expresses intent to deepen the U.S.–Thailand friendship built during King Bhumibol’s reign.

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

March 15, 2017

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Introduced in Senate

January 10, 2017

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S208)

Foreign Relations Committee

January 10, 2017

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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1849)

Foreign Relations Committee

March 15, 2017

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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1849)

Foreign Relations Committee

March 15, 2017

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

March 15, 2017

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Sen. James LankfordR-OK · Mar 15, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration of and the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 9. I ask unanimous…

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Agreed to SenateIssued March 15, 2017

III

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 9

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 10, 2017

Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cotton, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Flake, Mr. Gardner, Mr. McCain, and Mr. Reed) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

March 15, 2017

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

Whereas His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej enjoyed a special relationship with the United States, having been born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1927 while his father was completing his medical studies at Harvard University;

Whereas King Bhumibol Adulyadej ascended to the throne on June 9, 1946, and celebrated his 70th year as King of Thailand in 2016;

Whereas, at the time of his death, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the longest-serving head of state in the world and the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Thailand;

Whereas His Majesty dedicated his life to the well-being of the Thai people and the sustainable development of Thailand;

Whereas His Majesty led by example and virtue with the interest of the people at heart, earning His Majesty the deep reverence of the Thai people and the respect of people around the world;

Whereas His Majesty reached out to the poorest and most vulnerable people of Thailand, regardless of their status, ethnicity, or religion, listened to their problems, and empowered them to take their lives into their own hands;

Whereas, in 2006, His Majesty received the first United Nations Human Development Award, recognizing him as the Development King for the extraordinary contribution of His Majesty to human development;

Whereas His Majesty was recognized internationally in the areas of intellectual property, innovation, and creativity, and in 2009, the World Intellectual Property Organization presented His Majesty with the Global Leadership Award;

Whereas His Majesty was an anchor of peace and stability for Thailand during the turbulent decades of the Cold War;

Whereas His Majesty was always a trusted friend of the United States in advancing a strong and enduring alliance and partnership between the United States and Thailand;

Whereas His Majesty addressed a joint session of Congress on June 29, 1960, during which His Majesty reaffirmed the strong friendship and goodwill between the United States and Thailand;

Whereas the United States and Thailand remain strong security allies, as memorialized in the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (commonly known as the Manila Pact of 1954) and later expanded under the Thanat-Rusk Communique of 1962;

Whereas, for decades, Thailand has hosted the annual Cobra Gold military exercises, the largest multilateral exercises in Asia, to improve regional defense cooperation;

Whereas Thailand has allowed the Armed Forces of the United States to use the Utapao Air Base to coordinate international humanitarian relief efforts;

Whereas President George W. Bush designated Thailand as a major non-NATO ally on December 30, 2003;

Whereas close cooperation and mutual sacrifices in the face of common threats have bound the United States and Thailand together and established a firm foundation for the advancement of a mutually beneficial relationship; and

Whereas, on October 13, 2016, at the age of 88, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy for Thailand: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

honors the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand;

(2)

extends our deepest sympathies to the members of the Royal Family and to the people of Thailand in their bereavement;

(3)

celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region;

(4)

congratulates His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his accession to the throne; and

(5)

building on the strong foundation of alliance nurtured during the reign of the father of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, looks forward to deepening the bonds of friendship between Thailand and the United States.