[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 198 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 198

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                July 22 (legislative day, July 21), 2003

 Mr. Brownback (for himself, Mr. Biden, and Mr. Inhofe) 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 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 and with a depth of 6 miles struck 
        northern Algeria, killing more than 2,260 people, injuring more than 
        10,000 others, and leaving more than 200,000 people 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;
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 people and Government 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 
        174,000 blankets, 1,800 tents, electrical equipment, water purification 
        kits, and 3 medical supply kits sufficient to benefit 10,000 people for 
        at least 3 months;
Whereas the United States has provided $50,000 to the Algerian Red Crescent 
        Society for emergency relief supplies; and
Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched an emergency 
        appeal for humanitarian and relief assistance to address the devastation 
        in Algeria that was caused by the powerful earthquake: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (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 that struck Algeria on 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 performed 
        by the United States and the international community in 
        providing assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people 
        of Algeria; and
            (5) encourages the 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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