[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 15 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 15


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 31, 2001

      Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
 struck India on January 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid efforts.

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 appealed to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and 
        the international community for the economic assistance to meet the 
        substantial relief and reconstruction needs facing that country in the 
        aftermath of 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 House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the 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) 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
                    (C) providing future economic assistance in order 
                to help rebuild Gujarat;
            (3)(A) supports the economic assistance efforts of the 
        World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the international 
        community; and
            (B) urges the President to use United States influence with 
        these bodies to expedite these efforts; and
            (4) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that 
        also could be provided by other nations to alleviate the 
        suffering of the people of India.

            Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 2001.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.