AJR59: Joint Resolution Text

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1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE

1999 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 59

June 10, 1999 - Introduced by Representatives Vrakas, Ladwig, Sykora, Hahn, Klusman, Porter, Olsen, Hundertmark, Ryba, Spillner and Hoven, cosponsored by Senators Risser, Panzer, Welch and Darling. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR59,1,2 Relating to: supporting an initiative seeking a just and peaceful resolution of the situation in Cyprus.

AJR59,1,4 Whereas, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus; and

AJR59,1,6 Whereas, the Republic of Cyprus has been divided and occupied by foreign forces since 1974 in violation of United Nations Resolutions; and

AJR59,1,9 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

AJR59,1,12 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

AJR59,2,2 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

AJR59,2,5 Whereas, the United Nations has repeatedly stated the parameters for such a solution, most recently in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1217, which was adopted on December 22, 1998, with United States support; and

AJR59,2,10 Whereas, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1218 adopted on December 22, 1998, calls for reduction of tensions in the island, through a staged process aimed at limiting and then substantially reducing the level of all troops and armaments in Cyprus, ultimately leading to the demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus; now, therefore, be it

AJR59,2,14 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature endorses United Nations Security Council Resolution 1217, as supported by the United States, to undertake significant efforts in order to promote substantial progress towards a solution of the Cyprus problem in 1999; and, be it further

AJR59,2,16 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to each member of this state's congressional delegation.

AJR59,2,17 (End)