[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 545 Introduced in House (IH)]
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 545
Congratulating the World Affairs Council of Seattle on the occasion of
its 61st anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the greater
Seattle region and Washington State.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 14, 2012
Mr. McDermott submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the World Affairs Council of Seattle on the occasion of
its 61st anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the greater
Seattle region and Washington State.
Whereas Seattle is home to innovative companies, world-class research,
educational institutions, one of the United States largest ports, and
serves as a gateway for the global economy;
Whereas the United States faces new challenges in an economically interdependent
and technologically interconnected world that provides extraordinary
opportunities for people to participate in global debates and expand
people-to-people relationships;
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle was founded on September 12, 1951,
by 22 Seattle community leaders with the goal of connecting the Seattle
community with the world;
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle quickly established itself,
presenting 80 speakers from 30 countries in its first 2 years, including
Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs, Dean Rusk, and
Harvard University President and United States Ambassador to Germany,
Dr. James Bryant Conant;
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle was cited in the Institute of
International Education's award to Seattle in 1967 for 16 years of
active programming in the city and positive influence in the region;
Whereas in 1969, the World Affairs Council of Seattle replaced the closing
Department of State's Reception Center as Seattle's official greeter of
international visitors;
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle continued to grow in the 1980s,
1990s, and 2000s to foster dialogue and discussion about pressing world
issues through one-on-one, small group, and professional development
meetings with international visitors from nearly every country in the
world;
Whereas in 1990, the International Visitor Program of the World Affairs Council
of Seattle was awarded ``Best in Nation'' by the National Council for
International Visitors in Washington, DC;
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle has promoted diverse perspectives
on issues of international importance through leadership and educational
programs for K-12 students; and
Whereas the World Affairs Council of Seattle leverages connections and resources
that expand access to global issues by acting as a clearinghouse for
information on global issues: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the World
Affairs Council of Seattle on its 61st anniversary and salutes its
distinguished legacy of elevating understanding and engagement in
critical global issues.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E187)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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