; Whereas the Agreement acknowledges the suffering of victims of violence committed during the Troubles , including the impact on young people; Whereas the Agreement contains measures for economic and social progress, addresses cultural issues, and sets out a way forward on decommissioning of paramilitary weapons, the normalization of security, and policing and justice issues that are essential for a sustained peace in Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland; and Whereas the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement represents an important moment of reflection on the progress made in ensuring peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and should stand as a catalyst for continued efforts to implement the Agreement: Now, therefore, be it