Richardson, Laura

Congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles, men's basketball team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament performance.

Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.

Honoring the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Carson, California, and recognizing the city for its rich contributions to California history.

Commending Harry Belafonte for receiving the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Recognizing December 2 as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and the 60th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others and commending the efforts of modern day abolitionists following in the tradition of Frederick Douglass.

Supporting of the goals and ideals of Universal Children's Day to encourage citizens in the United States to share in the mission of improving the lives of all children around the world.

Recognizing the Aquarium of the Pacific for winning the Super Nova Star of Energy and Efficiency Award and for providing national leadership in marine education, and for other purposes.

Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines.