[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 18 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 18

Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
                struck El Salvador on January 13, 2001.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 6, 2001

    Ms. Landrieu (for herself and Mr. Dodd) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
                struck El Salvador on January 13, 2001.

Whereas, on the morning of January 13, 2001, a devastating and deadly earthquake 
        of a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale shook the entire nation of El 
        Salvador, killing more than 700 people, injuring more than 3,000, and 
        leaving more than 50,000 homeless;
Whereas the earthquake of January 13, 2001, has left thousands of buildings in 
        ruin, caused deadly landslides, and destroyed highways and other 
        infrastructure;
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the people of El Salvador 
        has been displayed since the earthquake;
Whereas El Salvador is still recovering from years of civil war, hurricane 
        damage, and flood damage;
Whereas the people of the United States and El Salvador share strong friendship 
        and mutual interests and respect;
Whereas some United States specialists from Costa Rica and Miami, including 
        specialists from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, were deployed to 
        assist disaster relief efforts in El Salvador;
Whereas United States military personnel from the United States Southern Command 
        are providing some technical assistance;
Whereas the USAID/Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has set up an office 
        in El Salvador's National Emergency Committee (COEN) to assist the 
        office in its coordination efforts and to ensure access to the latest 
        information; and
Whereas the United Nations launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance and 
        initial rehabilitation to address the devastation caused by the powerful 
        earthquake: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of El 
        Salvador and other Central American countries for the tragic 
        losses suffered as a result of the earthquake of January 13, 
        2001;
            (2) expresses its support for the people of El Salvador 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;
            (4) recognizes the important role that is being played by 
        the United States and other countries in providing assistance 
        to alleviate the suffering of the people of El Salvador; and
            (5) encourages a continued commitment by the United States 
        and other countries to the long-term, sustainable development 
        of El Salvador.
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