CD31.R1: Honoring of the Inter-American Development Bank on its XXV anniversary

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31st DIRECTING COUNCIL

37th SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE

THE 31st DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Having noted that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is celebrating the XXV

Anniversary of its fruitful existence:

In recognition of the valuable contribution made by the IDB to the countries of the Americas in the

mobilization of finance in support of their development and particularly for the satisfaction of the

basic health needs of their population;

In recognition also of the valuable encouragement and unflagging support that the President of the

Bank, Mr. Antonio Ortiz Mena, has given to PAHO in its efforts to improve the health conditions of

the peoples of the Americas; and

Desirous of commemorating this anniversary of the IDB in a proper and significant way,

RESOLVES

1. To hold during its XXXI Meeting a special session in commemoration of the XXV Anniversary

of the IDB.

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3. To confer on the President of the Bank, Mr. Antonio Ortiz Mena, a special diploma conveying

the appreciation of the Directing Council of PAHO.

4. To request the President of the XXXI Meeting of the Directing Council to present the

aforementioned commemorative plaque and diploma to the President of the IDB in the special

session on behalf of the Council.