[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 526 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         March 2, 2004.
Whereas approximately 40,000 men, women, and children, including a United States 
        citizen, perished in an earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, 
        in Bam, Iran;
Whereas the people of the United States immediately expressed their sincerest 
        sympathy by sending aid to the victims of the earthquake in Iran;
Whereas 90 percent of the 2,000 year-old city of Bam was destroyed;
Whereas the magnificent buildings in Bam belonged not only to the people of 
        Iran, but to our common world heritage;
Whereas President George W. Bush lifted sanctions on Iran temporarily in order 
        to enable United States relief organizations to swiftly send aid to Bam;
Whereas United States aid channeled through United States-based relief 
        organizations and charities has been warmly welcomed by the people of 
        Iran;
Whereas United States aid workers have been received with generosity and great 
        appreciation in Iran;
Whereas the United States generosity has confirmed that the United States holds 
        no ill will toward the people of Iran; and
Whereas the spirit and compassionate conduct of the United States has won it 
        tremendous goodwill among the people of Iran: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the 
        earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran, and their 
        loved ones;
            (2) expresses its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the 
        courageous work of the United States and international aid personnel 
        saving lives in Iran; and
            (3) welcomes the President's decision to issue a general license for 
        donations to nongovernmental entities engaged in humanitarian relief 
        activities in response to the earthquake in Iran.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.