The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Martin Romualdez, on Tuesday handed over a resolution expressing its sympathy and profound condolences to King Charles III, the royal family, and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Romualdez handed over to British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils, who was acknowledged in the Plenary Hall during budget deliberations, Resolution No. 12.
“People around the world remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection for dedicating her life to serving her nation. She never failed to show the importance of lasting values in a modern world through her service and commitment,” Romualdez said.
Resolution No. 12 was adopted on September 12, 2022.
The resolution was principally filed by Romualdez, House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan, senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, and Tingog party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre.
“The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, a cherished sovereign, and a beneficent ruler, will be deeply felt by the Royal Family, the people throughout the United Kingdom, the realms, and the Commonwealth for whom she devoted the greatest part of her life to serve, and by countless people around world who witnessed and admired her reign as a great monarch who served her people well,” read the resolution.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch and head of state, passed away on Sept. 8 in her Scottish estate in Balmoral at the age of 96.
“During her tenure as head of state, great changes occurred such as the transition from the British empire to Commonwealth; post-war austerity measures; end of the Cold War; the United Kingdom’s entry into and eventual withdrawal from the European Union; and throughout these changes, Queen Elizabeth II embodied continuity and unity in the British Isles, guaranteed stability in moments of crisis, kept alive the value of tradition in a society of constant change and profound evolution, and provided inspiring leadership to her people,” the resolution said.
“Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was an instantly recognizable figure to billions of people across the world who served as an inspiration to many generations of public servants in all parts of the globe – a gentle, yet solid rock of stability who exhibited grace and decency in performing her duty in times of crisis; and a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change.”