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Senate
Resolution 1205
By:
Senator Balfour of the 9th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the European Union and recognizing May 9, 2008, as "Europe Day"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
although we are separated by thousands of miles of ocean and by different
cultural identities, we all are similar, and just as the United States banded
together in its infancy for control of our destiny, the European Union countries
have united to promote better economic prosperity, peace, and international
cooperation; and
WHEREAS,
just as the United States has individual states working toward the good of not
only each state but also the nation as a whole, the European Union has countries
that work together in joint endeavors to benefit all of the involved nations;
and
WHEREAS,
just as the United States appreciates its diversity while being bound together
with common values, ideals, and democratic principles, the European Union joins
diversely unique countries, peoples, and languages to foster cooperation, social
programs, economic endeavors, and democracy; and
WHEREAS,
just as the United States functions as one nation under a centralized democratic
government, the European Union oversees and makes policies and decisions on
issues that direct the everyday lives of the people in different countries;
and
WHEREAS,
on May 9, 1950, Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister, published a
declaration of the need to preserve peace and increase prosperity by creating a
common economic foundation, marking the beginning of the European Union;
and
WHEREAS,
the European Union has established a parliament and a judicial system and has
normalized trade and monetary policy among its members; and
WHEREAS,
the European Union has promoted peace and prosperity for its members;
and
WHEREAS, the existence of the European Union gives hope to all people of the world that governments will follow the rule of law, provide security for their citizens, and avoid war; and
WHEREAS, the existence of the European Union gives hope to all people of the world that governments will follow the rule of law, provide security for their citizens, and avoid war; and
WHEREAS,
May 9th is celebrated in the countries of the European Union as "Europe Day" and
as a time for celebration of the European Union's accomplishments and reflection
upon the challenges that lie ahead.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join
together in commending the European Union for its accomplishments and recognize
May 9, 2008, as "Europe Day."