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OEA/Ser.G
CP/RES. 940 (1660/08)
29 August 2008
Original: English
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CP/RES. 940 (1660/08)
NAMING OAS MEETING ROOMS AFTER DISTINGUISHED
NATIONALS OF CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY MEMBER STATES
(Adopted at its session held on August 29, 2008)
THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES,
CONSIDERING that the architecture of the headquarters of the
Organization of American States (OAS) reflects varied influences of its
member states, and that its meeting rooms have been named in honor of
various distinguished personalities who have contributed to the
advancement of hemispheric causes;
UNDERSCORING the desire of the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
to be included among these symbols that are representative of the
history and heritage of the Americas;
RECALLING:
The exploits of Toussaint Louverture, the Precursor of Haiti’s
independence, illustrious strategist, eminent visionary, outstanding
combatant for liberty and equality; his impressive contribution to the
abolition of slavery and decolonization; his exceptional influence on
the international order of his time, based on the respect of human
dignity and the principle of self determination of people, which
impacted the destiny of many nations, and in particular of the Americas;
The life, works and legacy of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey,
Jamaica’s first National Hero, politician, trade unionist, journalist,
publisher, playwright, poet, philosopher, entrepreneur and father of
black nationalism who inspired peoples the world over through his
profound message of freedom, self-determination and racial pride and his
unswerving commitment to social justice, equality and human rights; and
The exemplary life and distinguished career of Sir Arthur Lewis, Saint
Lucian economist and intellectual; his valuable contribution as
Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and first President of
the Caribbean Development Bank, Nobel Prize winner in Economics and the
Caribbean’s First Nobel Laureate, distinguished author, diplomat and
activist for Caribbean federation and regional development,
RESOLVES:
1. To name the delegates lounge located on the Ground Floor of the OAS
Main Building after Toussaint Louverture, in honor of the distinguished
Caribbean Statesman and Hero.
2. To name the Hall of Culture located between the Azteca Patio and the
Simon Bolivar Room, on the ground floor of the OAS Main Building after
Marcus Garvey, in honor of the distinguished Caribbean Politician and
Hero.
3. To name meeting room number TL-76 located on the Terrace Level of the
OAS General Secretariat Building after Sir Arthur Lewis, in honor of the
distinguished Caribbean Economist and Nobel Laureate.
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