[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 158 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 158

Recognizing the International Rescue Committee, on the occasion of the 
60th anniversary of the founding, for its great humanitarian endeavors.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 5, 1993

  Mr. Lantos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the International Rescue Committee, on the occasion of the 
60th anniversary of the founding, for its great humanitarian endeavors.

Whereas the International Rescue Committee, which this year is marking the 60th 
        anniversary of its founding, is a beacon of hope for the world's 
        refugees, displaced by war, civil insurrection, ethnic conflict, 
        political and religious persecution, and famine;
Whereas in crisis after crisis--in Europe, Central America, Africa, and Asia--
        the field staff of the International Rescue Committee is often the first 
        relief support on site to ease the suffering of refugees by stabilizing 
        health conditions with critically needed sanitation, health care, and 
        medical assistance;
Whereas the programs of the International Rescue Committee are also concerned 
        with improving the quality of life for refugees by preparing them for a 
        productive future through educating children and building new skills 
        among adults;
Whereas often and whenever possible, programs implemented by the International 
        Rescue Committee are ultimately turned over to the refugees themselves 
        after they have been well trained by International Rescue Committee 
        staff and volunteers;
Whereas the International Rescue Committee was founded in 1933 as a nonsectarian 
        response to the increasing horrors of Nazi Germany;
Whereas as the need for humanitarian assistance expanded, so has the 
        International Rescue Committee's commitment to refugees;
Whereas throughout the world, from Bosnia to Somalia, from Cambodia to El 
        Salvador, the International Rescue Committee continues to aid refugees 
        with medical assistance, shelter, food, and skills-training;
Whereas the International Rescue Committee also helps in repatriation or 
        resettlement to assist refugees in starting their life anew;
Whereas in its 60 years of service, the International Rescue Committee has not 
        only provided for victims of brutality and for those suffering from 
        natural disasters with services essential for survival and the means to 
        rebuild their lives, but also has given them reason to have renewed 
        optimism in the compassion and goodwill of their fellow human beings; 
        and
Whereas October 15, 1993, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the 
        International Rescue Committee, is an appropriate day on which to give 
        recognition to the International Rescue Committee for its great 
        humanitarian endeavors: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the 
International Rescue Committee, the Congress hereby recognizes the 
International Rescue Committee for its great humanitarian endeavors.

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