[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 297 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 28, 1999.
Whereas on the morning of September 21, 1999, a devastating and deadly 
        earthquake shook the counties of Nantou and Taichung, Taiwan, killing 
        more than 2,000 people, injuring more than 7,800, and leaving more than 
        100,000 homeless;
Whereas the earthquake of September 21, 1999, has left thousands of buildings in 
        ruin, caused widespread fires, and destroyed highways and other 
        infrastructure;
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the people of Taiwan has 
        been displayed since the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and Taiwan share strong friendship and 
        mutual interests and respect;
Whereas the United States has offered whatever technical assistance might be 
        needed and has dispatched the Urban Search and Rescue Team of Fairfax 
        County, Virginia, the Fire Rescue Team of Miami-Dade, Florida, and 
        others; and
Whereas offers of assistance have come from the Governments of Japan, Singapore, 
        the People's Republic of China, Turkey, and others: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of Nantou and 
        Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses suffered as a result of 
        the earthquake of September 21, 1999;
            (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan as they continue 
        their efforts to rebuild their cities and their lives;
            (3) expresses support for disaster assistance being provided by the 
        United States Agency for International Development and other relief 
        agencies; and
            (4) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that also 
        could be provided by other nations to alleviate the suffering of the 
        people of Taiwan.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.