1997 Assembly Resolution 17
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: notifying the Wisconsin congressional delegation of the assembly's support for passage of House Congressional Resolution 81, which calls for a United States initiative seeking a just and peaceful resolution of the situation in Cyprus.
Whereas, the Republic of Cyprus has been divided and occupied by foreign forces since 1974 in violation of United Nations resolutions; and
Whereas, the international community and the United States government have repeatedly called for the speedy withdrawal of all foreign forces from the territory of Cyprus; and
Whereas, there are internationally acceptable means to resolve the situation in Cyprus, including the demilitarization of Cyprus and the establishment of a multinational force to ensure the security of both communities in Cyprus; and
Whereas, during the past year tensions on Cyprus have dramatically increased, with violent incidents occurring along cease-fire lines at a level not reached since 1974; and
Whereas, recent events in Cyprus have heightened the potential for armed conflict in the region involving 2 North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, Greece and Turkey, which would threaten vital United States interests in the already volatile Eastern Mediterranean area and beyond; and
Whereas, a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem would greatly benefit the security, and the political, economic and social well-being, of all Cypriots, as well as contribute to improved relations between Greece and Turkey; and
Whereas, the United Nations has repeatedly stated the parameters for such a solution, most recently in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1092, which was adopted on December 23, 1996, with United States support; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, That the Wisconsin assembly endorses the legislation calling for the United States to support finding a solution to the Cyprus problem; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to each member of this state's congressional delegation.
