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







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 297

Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
                  struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 21, 1999

 Mr. Bereuter (for himself, Mr. Lantos, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Gejdenson, Mr. 
     Hastings of Florida, Mr. Royce, Mr. Payne, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. 
 Rohrabacher, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Berman, Mr. Brown of Ohio, 
 Mr. Hoeffel, and Mr. Ortiz) submitted the following resolution; which 
        was referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
                  struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999.

Whereas on the morning of September 21, 1999, a devastating and deadly 
        earthquake shook the counties of Nantou and Taichung, Taiwan, killing 
        more that 1,700 people, injuring more than 4,000, and leaving more than 
        100,000 homeless;
Whereas the earthquake of January 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; 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.
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