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Article: Rep. Tiberi Introduces Resolution Concerning Antarctic Treaty Anniversary
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- February 25, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi, R-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 51) "recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty."
The resolution, introduced on Feb. 12, has 12 co-sponsors. It was referred top the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
A copy of the full-text of the legislation follows:
H.Con.Res. 51
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
Whereas the Antarctic Treaty was signed by 12 nations in Washington, DC, on December 1, 1959, `with the interests of science and the progress of all mankind';
Whereas the Antarctic Treaty was established to continue and develop international `cooperation on the basis of ...