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COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF
THE LATE ZURAB ZHVANIA, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

MARKUP

BEFORE THE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE AND
EMERGING THREATS

OF THE

COMMITTEE ON
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS

FIRST SESSION

ON
H. Res. 108

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FEBRUARY 16, 2005

Serial No. 109–2

Printed for the use of the Committee on International Relations

Available via the World Wide Web: http://www.house.gov/internationalrelations

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

HENRY J. HYDE, Illinois, Chairman

JAMES A. LEACH, Iowa
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey,
  Vice Chairman
DAN BURTON, Indiana
ELTON GALLEGLY, California
ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Florida
DANA ROHRABACHER, California
EDWARD R. ROYCE, California
PETER T. KING, New York
STEVE CHABOT, Ohio
THOMAS G. TANCREDO, Colorado
RON PAUL, Texas
DARRELL ISSA, California
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JEFF FLAKE, Arizona
JO ANN DAVIS, Virginia
MARK GREEN, Wisconsin
JERRY WELLER, Illinois
MIKE PENCE, Indiana
THADDEUS G. McCOTTER, Michigan
KATHERINE HARRIS, Florida
JOE WILSON, South Carolina
JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas
J. GRESHAM BARRETT, South Carolina
CONNIE MACK, Florida
JEFF FORTENBERRY, Nebraska
MICHAEL McCAUL, Texas
TED POE, Texas

TOM LANTOS, California
HOWARD L. BERMAN, California
GARY L. ACKERMAN, New York
ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American Samoa
DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey
ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey
SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
BRAD SHERMAN, California
ROBERT WEXLER, Florida
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
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WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT, Massachusetts
GREGORY W. MEEKS, New York
BARBARA LEE, California
JOSEPH CROWLEY, New York
EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon
SHELLEY BERKLEY, Nevada
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
ADAM B. SCHIFF, California
DIANE E. WATSON, California
ADAM SMITH, Washington
BETTY McCOLLUM, Minnesota
BEN CHANDLER, Kentucky
DENNIS A. CARDOZA, California

THOMAS E. MOONEY, SR., Staff Director/General Counsel
ROBERT R. KING, Democratic Staff Director

Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats
ELTON GALLEGLY, California, Chairman
JO ANN DAVIS, Virginia
PETER T. KING, New York, Vice Chairman
THADDEUS G. McCOTTER, Michigan
DARRELL ISSA, California
TED POE, Texas
J. GRESHAM BARRETT, South Carolina
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ROBERT WEXLER, Florida
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
SHELLEY BERKLEY, Nevada
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
ADAM B. SCHIFF, California
BEN CHANDLER, Kentucky

RICHARD MEREU, Subcommittee Staff Director
JONATHAN KATZ, Democratic Professional Staff Member
PATRICK PRISCO, Professional Staff Member
BEVERLY HALLOCK, Staff Associate

C O N T E N T S

MARKUP OF

    H. Res. 108, Commemorating the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia

COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF THE LATE ZURAB ZHVANIA, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2005

House of Representatives,
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Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats,
Committee on International Relations,
Washington, DC.

    The Subcommittee met, pursuant to call, at 1:05 p.m. in room 2200, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Elton Gallegly [Chairman of the Subcommittee] presiding.

    Mr. GALLEGLY. Pursuant to the notice, I call resolution H. Res. 108 for the purposes of markup and move its recommendations to the Full Committee. Without objection, the resolution will be considered as read and open for amendment at any point.

    [The resolution referred to follows:]

      
      
  

      
      
  

      
      
  

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    Mr. GALLEGLY. Today, the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats is marking up H. Res. 108, a resolution which commemorates the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, who at the time of his death was the Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia.

    On February 3, the Prime Minister died suddenly, apparently as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a malfunctioning heater. This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' sympathy and condolences to the family of Zurab Zhvania, and to the people of Georgia for the death of their Prime Minister. The resolution also commemorates the life of Zurab Zhvania and calls for the completion of his vision to integrate Georgia into the greater European land community.

    Prime Minister Zhvania was a prominent leader in Georgia's Rose Revolution. He was a true reformer, a strong believer in democracy, and a good friend of America. In fact, Georgia recently decided to increase its troop levels in Iraq at the very time when other nations are drawing down their military presence in the country. Georgia also participates in the peace keeping mission in Kosovo, and also has troops in Afghanistan.

    The death of Zurab Zhvania is a tragic loss for Georgia, and all those who support democracy in that nation, and I ask my colleagues to support this resolution. And at this point, I would recognize my good friend, the Ranking Member, Rob Wexler.

    Mr. WEXLER. I thank the Chairman. I applaud his drafting and sponsorship of this resolution, and join with him in commemorating the life of the late Georgian Prime Minister, Zurab Zhvania.

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    I would also like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family on their tragic loss. The people of Georgia have, unfortunately, lost a great leader whose vision of a democratic and free nation are now finally being realized.

    Inspiring thousands of Georgians during the Rose Revolution, Zurab Zhvania led by example, with an unwavering determination to bring lasting change to his nation. As the people of Georgia mourn the passing of Prime Minister Zhvania, they should know that the United States, and many, many Americans, stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

    Mr. GALLEGLY. At this time are there any amendments? Hearing none, the question occurs on the motion to report the resolution H. Res. 108 favorably. All in favor say aye.

    Mr. WEXLER. Aye.

    Mr. GALLEGLY. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, the motion is approved and the resolution is reported favorably. The staff is directed to make any technical and conforming amendments. The business as it relates to the markup is adjourned.

    [Whereupon, at 1:08 p.m., the Subcommittee was adjourned.]