[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[S. Res. 194 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 194

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 1, 1999

 Mr. Lott submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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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 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, 
        Turkey, and others: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the people 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 foreign countries to alleviate the 
        suffering of the people of Taiwan.
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