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This resolution celebrates and affirms the multifaceted relationship between Washington state and Denmark, highlighting significant connections across diplomatic, economic, educational, cultural, and scientific domains. The resolution recognizes diplomatic visits, economic partnerships including Danish companies like Maersk employing approximately 3,000 workers in Washington and generating around $48 million in annual exports, robust educational exchanges between universities, rich cultural interactions involving art performances and exhibitions, and a substantial Danish-American population in the state. Additionally, the document emphasizes a long-standing scientific collaboration, particularly in research related to climate, atmosphere, ocean, and Arctic studies, which has continued for over 40 years. By formally acknowledging these diverse ties, the House of Representatives expresses strong support for maintaining and strengthening governmental, economic, educational, and cultural relationships between Washington and Denmark, including its territory of Greenland.

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