H.CON.RES.209 Title:A concurrent resolution commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Sponsor: Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] (introduced 6/5/2003) Cosponsors: 29 Committees: House International Relations; Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Resolving differences / Conference -- House actions. Status: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 653). Burgess voted YES SUMMARY AS OF: 7/29/2003--Passed Senate, amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Expresses support for: (1) the U.S.-Adriatic Charter; and (2) the aspirations of Albania, Croatia, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join the European Union (EU). Commends: (1) Albania, Croatia, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for their continued efforts to become full-fledged members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the EU; and (2) Secretary of State Powell for his personal support of the Charter. Urges NATO to invite Albania, Croatia, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join NATO as soon as they demonstrate the ability to assume NATO member responsibilities through the Membership Action Plan.