Congress 110 - HRES 98 - Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to a just and lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan.

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Africa (Sub-Saharan) Agriculture and Food Arab countries Armed Forces and National Security Associations, institutions, etc. Civil War Commemorations Congressional tributes Democracy Economic development Economics and Public Finance Europe European Union Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Middle East and North Africa Peace Peace treaties Sudan United Nations

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Honors the life and achievements of Dr. John Garang de Mabior.

Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to a lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan, and calls for full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

Urges: (1) the people of Southern Sudan and its leaders to continue to support Dr. Garang's vision for a new Sudan; and (2) the full commitment of the United States, the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and the League of Arab States to support Dr. Garang's vision for a new Sudan by endorsing democratic elections throughout Sudan in 2009.

Supports the creation of a Dr. John Garang de Mabior Institute for Agriculture, Peace, and Economic Development.

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State with a request that the Secretary transmit it to Dr. Garang's widow, Rebecca Garang, and to the government of Southern Sudan, through the Office of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the District of Columbia.

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Mar 6, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H2172)
Mar 6, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H2172)
Mar 6, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2208)
Mar 6, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 6, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 98.
Mar 6, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2172-2174)
Mar 6, 2007

Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 15, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 15, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 5, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health.
Jan 24, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 24, 2007

Introduced in House

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