Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec
City in Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by
French explorer Samuel de Champlain.
Whereas the anniversary celebrations will highlight Quebec
City’s history and emphasize the many cultural and historical
linkages between the people of Quebec, Canada,
and the United States, a relationship which has stood for
many centuries as a global example of mutual friendship
and goodwill amongst neighbors;
Whereas, July 3, 2008, will mark the 400th anniversary of
the founding of Quebec City by French explorer Samuel
de Champlain, marking it as one of the oldest continually
inhabited cities in North America and the only fortified
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North American city north of Mexico left with its walls
intact;
Whereas the site where Quebec City now stands has been a
traditional meeting place for various people for over a
millennium, from Native American tribes to newcomers
from England and France, as well as many other nations,
representing the intersection between the Old World and
the New World;
Whereas Quebec City was the first permanent French colony
to be established in North America and now stands as
the thriving capital of Quebec as well as its second largest
city;
Whereas Congress recognizes and honors the natural bonds
of friendship and history that exist between the people of
Quebec City and the states and provinces of the northeast
where a significant portion of the population is of
French Canadian, Quebecois, or Acadian descent; and
Whereas in honor of this significant event in the history of
the Americas, Congress recognizes the 400th anniversary
of Quebec City’s founding: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
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concurring), That the Congress—
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(1) recognizes Quebec City’s 400th anniversary
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since its founding;
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(2) honors the contributions to friendship and
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goodwill made by the people of Quebec City to North
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America; and
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(3) encourages all Americans to visit Quebec
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City to help celebrate this unique event in North
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American history.
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