[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 378 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 16, 2007.
Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent Day was observed on May 8, 2007;
Whereas May 8 marks the birth of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International 
        Committee of the Red Cross, who began advocating for the humane 
        treatment of the wartime sick and wounded after witnessing the 
        atrocities at the Battle of Solferino in 1859;
Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated by many of the 185 Red 
        Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom National Societies throughout 
        the world and more than 750 chapters throughout the United States;
Whereas through the motivation and action of its volunteers and donors, the 
        American Red Cross and its partners worldwide pay tribute to Henry 
        Dunant's legacy by helping those in need and protecting human dignity 
        for all;
Whereas the American Red Cross helps vulnerable people and communities around 
        the world to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from 
        disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and life-threatening health 
        conditions;
Whereas the American Red Cross is uniquely positioned to save lives through the 
        Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom National Societies network 
        of 97,000,000 volunteers located in nearly every country in the world;
Whereas in 2006, the American Red Cross responded to 23 international disasters, 
        contributing more than $16.1 million in financial support, deploying 
        delegates and providing relief supplies and other emergency assistance 
        to millions affected by disasters;
Whereas the American Red Cross continues to help affected communities recover 
        from the tsunami that resulted from the earthquake that occurred off the 
        west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 26, 2004, by 
        providing assistance to more than 3.3 million people through long-term 
        recovery programs and more than 80 million people through disease 
        control activities in the tsunami-affected countries;
Whereas since 2001, the American Red Cross and its partners in the Measles 
        Initiative have vaccinated more than 372 million children in 48 
        countries against measles; and
Whereas World Red Cross Red Crescent Day will honor the efforts of Red Cross, 
        Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom employees and volunteers who work 
        tirelessly to alleviate human suffering: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends the humanitarian 
efforts of Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom National Societies 
worldwide on the occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.