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S. Con. Res. 6 (ES) - Whereas on the morning of January 26, 2001, a devastating and deadly earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in western India, killing untold tens of thousands of people, injuring countless others, and crippling most of the region; Whereas the earthquake of January 26, 2001, has left thousands of buildings in ruin, caused widespread fires, and destroyed infrastructure; Whereas the people of India and people of Indian origin have displayed strength, courage, and determination in the aftermath of the earthquake; Whereas the people of the United States and India have developed a strong friendship based on mutual interests and respect; Whereas India has asked the World Bank for $1,700,000,000 in economic assistance to start rebuilding from the earthquake; Whereas the United States has offered technical and monetary assistance through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); and Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the Governments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, Russia, Germany, China, Canada, and others, as well as countless nongovernmental organizations: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress-- (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of the state of Gujarat and to all of India for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the earthquake of January 26, 2001; (2) expresses its support for-- (A) the people of India as they continue their efforts to rebuild their cities and their lives; (B) the efforts of the World Bank; (C) continuing and substantially increasing the amount of disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other relief agencies; and (D) providing future economic assistance in order to help rebuild Gujarat; and (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that also could be provided by other nations to alleviate the suffering of the people of India.