[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 264 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 264

Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that 
                    struck Algeria on May 21, 2003.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 10, 2003

     Mr. Lantos (for himself, Mr. Pence, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Payne, Mr. 
  McDermott, Mr. Berman, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. 
Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Wexler, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. Pallone, and Ms. 
McCollum) 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 Algeria on May 21, 2003.

Whereas, on the evening of May 21, 2003, a devastating and deadly earthquake of 
        a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale with a depth of 6 miles struck 
        northern Algeria, killing more than 2,260 people, injuring more than 
        10,000, and leaving more than 200,000 homeless;
Whereas the earthquake of May 21, 2003, has left thousands of buildings in ruins 
        and has severely disrupted health services, water supply lines, 
        electricity, and telecommunications in Algeria and affected cities;
Whereas severe aftershocks with magnitudes greater than 4.0 have continued to 
        terrify the people of Algeria and hamper rescue efforts;
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the Government and people of 
        Algeria has been displayed since the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and Algeria share strong friendship and 
        mutual respect;
Whereas the United States airlifted to the earthquake-affected population 17,000 
        blankets, 1800 tents, electrical equipment, water purification kits, and 
        3 medical supply kits that will benefit 10,000 people over 3 months;
Whereas the United States has released $50,000 to the Algerian Red Crescent 
        Society for emergency relief supplies; and
Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched an emergency appeal 
        for humanitarian and relief assistance to address the devastation caused 
        by the powerful earthquake: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of 
        Algeria and particularly to the families of the victims and the 
        survivors for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the 
        earthquake of May 21, 2003;
            (2) expresses its support for the people and to the 
        Government of Algeria as they continue their efforts to rebuild 
        their cities and their lives;
            (3) expresses support for humanitarian assistance provided 
        by the United States Agency for International Development and 
        other American and international relief organizations;
            (4) recognizes the important role that is being played by 
        the United States and the international community in providing 
        assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people of Algeria; 
        and
            (5) encourages a continued commitment by the United States 
        and other countries and international organizations to the 
        rebuilding of the earthquake-affected areas in Algeria.
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