Recognizing the 49th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.
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Latest Action · July 30, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5588-5589)
This Senate resolution recognizes the 49th anniversary of Cabo Verde's independence on July 5, 1975, and celebrates the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to both countries. The resolution highlights the deep historical connections between the United States and Cabo Verde, dating back to the 18th-century whaling trade, and notes that significant Cabo Verdean immigrant communities have settled in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with over 70 percent arriving through New Bedford between 1800 and 1921. The resolution acknowledges Cabo Verdean-Americans' roles in civil rights, military service, and various professions, as well as the country's commitment to democracy, economic development, and international partnerships including NATO cooperation and support for Ukraine. It also recognizes recent U.S.-Cabo Verde initiatives such as the 2021 State Partnership Program with New Hampshire and U.S. development investments totaling $176 million since the 1990s. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or binding requirements, expressing Congressional support for strengthening ties with Cabo Verde as it approaches its 50th independence anniversary in 2025.
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