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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2005 Mr. Hyde (for himself and Mr. Lantos) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Whereas Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States with devastating effect on August 29, 2005; Whereas the United States has a long history of humanitarian response to other countries that have experienced disasters of similar magnitude; Whereas soon after the scope of the destruction became evident, assistance was offered by foreign individuals, organizations, and governments; and Whereas numerous messages of condolence and support for the people of the United States have been sent to the President and Congress and to government authorities in the affected area: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses its sincere gratitude to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

2.The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit enrolled copies of this resolution to the Secretary of State with a request that the Secretary transmit the copies to the foreign governments described in this resolution.