Bill Details
HRES.62 - 119th Congress
Status
Latest action
2025-01-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Date
2025-01-23
Policy Area
International Affairs
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This resolution expresses support for a Juan Pablo Duarte Day and for recognizing Juan Pablo Duarte as an important figure in Dominican history. It says Duarte helped lead the fight for Dominican independence, stood for freedom and democracy, and played a major role in building the Dominican Republic. The House also supports creating a national day in the United States to honor Duarte and encourages people across the country to recognize Dominican Americans with special events and activities.
- Juan Pablo Duarte is described as a founding father of the Dominican Republic and a leader in the country’s independence movement.
- The resolution highlights his work with La Trinitaria, a secret group that helped start the movement for independence from foreign rule.
- It notes that he supported democratic ideals, worked to unite different groups, and put the good of the country ahead of personal power.
- The House urges the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans with ceremonies, programs, and activities.
Official Summaries
This resolution supports the establishment of a national day of recognition to honor Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father of the Dominican Republic, and urges the people of the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans.
Current Full Text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 62 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 62
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 23, 2025
Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.
Whereas the people of the Dominican Republic acquired autonomy and sovereignty
on the 27th day of February 1844;
Whereas the Dominican Republic was the cradle of thinking and achievement in the
Western Hemisphere, establishing the first university, hospital, and
cathedral of the New World;
Whereas, on the 26th day of January 1813, Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father
of the Dominican Republic, was born;
Whereas, during the month of January 2025, Dominican Americans and citizens of
the Dominican Republic will celebrate the 212th anniversary of the birth
of Juan Pablo Duarte;
Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte, along with Francisco Del Rosario Sanchez and Ramon
Matias Mella, formed La Trinitaria, a secret organization that initiated
the movement for the independence of the Dominican Republic;
Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte actively participated in the Dominican War of
Independence, demonstrating commitment to the nation's freedom;
Whereas, by rallying military, civilian, and financial supporters, Duarte
demonstrated his ability to unify diverse groups under the common cause
of independence and sovereignty;
Whereas Duarte conducted a diplomatic mission to garner Venezuelan support for
the Dominican Restoration War (1863-1865), which resulted in the
Dominican Republic regaining its second independence from Spain;
Whereas Duarte's liberal and democratic ideas and actions laid the foundation
for the establishment of an independent Dominican state, free from
foreign rule;
Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte humbly declined urges from supporters to take the
presidency of the Republic wanting to prioritize democratic principles
over personal ambitions;
Whereas, despite facing exile, betrayal, and personal loss, Duarte prioritized
the welfare of the Dominican Republic and its people above all else; and
Whereas, during the month of February 2025, Dominican Americans and citizens of
the Dominican Republic will celebrate the independence of the Dominican
Republic, including attending the 8th annual Dominicans on the Hill
conference: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Juan Pablo Duarte
Day of the Dominican Republic;
(2) supports the establishment of a national day of
recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte in the United States to honor
the founding father of the Dominican Republic; and
(3) urges the people of the United States to observe a
national day of recognition for Dominican Americans with
appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
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