HR 111 (LSB 6196HH (6) 83)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 111

BY  H. MILLER, ROBERTS, ANDERSON, BAILEY, 

BELL, HEDDENS, and UPMEYER

A Resolution to honor the historical, political, cultural, social, and economic relationship among Canada, the United States, and Iowa and recognizing February 17, 2010, as Canada Day at the Statehouse.

   WHEREAS, Canada and the United States share not only a 5,500-mile border, which is the world’s longest secure border, but also a common history, heritage, and destiny based on shared ideals and democratic principles; and
   WHEREAS, relations between Canada and the United States span more than two centuries, and the two countries have developed one of the most successful international relationships in the modern world; and
   WHEREAS, for over 100 years Canada and the United States have stood together as allies and defense partners, fighting tyranny and terrorism in a partnership that remains resolute even today; and
   WHEREAS, the United States is Canada’s largest export market, with the United States importing $343 billion in goods from Canada while exporting $262 billion in goods to Canada; and
   WHEREAS, the relationship between Canada and Iowa is equally strong, combining a complex and growing network of social, economic, and even familial ties; and
   WHEREAS, it is estimated that 78,000 jobs in Iowa are supported by Canada-United States trade; and
   WHEREAS, Canada is Iowa’s top export market, with Iowa exports to Canada valued at $3.5 billion and Iowa imports from Canada valued at $4.2 billion; and
   WHEREAS, Iowa exports to Canada include steel products, oilseed cake and meal, organic chemicals, air conditioning and refrigeration units, and tractors, while Iowa imports include natural gas, oils, fertilizers, live animals, and steel products; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives honors the relationship between the peoples and the governments of Canada, the United States, and Iowa, allies in war, friends and neighbors in peace, and partners in economic prosperity; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in honor of our strong and growing relationship, the House of Representatives recognizes February 17, 2010, as Canada Day at the Iowa Statehouse.