[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 629 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     September 5, 2007.
Whereas more than 3,000 forest fires have been recorded in Greece since June 
        2007;
Whereas over a 10-day period, an estimated 4,000 people saw their homes 
        destroyed by the wildfires, which razed dozens of villages, destroyed 
        livestock and charred an estimated 469,000 acres of mostly forest and 
        farmland;
Whereas dozens of Greek families have lost their loved ones to the fires;
Whereas thousands of Greeks have been left homeless and hundreds of thousands of 
        acres of pristine forest have been destroyed;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of mature olive trees, vineyards and thousands of 
        animals perished in the flames;
Whereas damage to the Greek economy is estimated at between $1,600,000,000 and 
        $5,400,000,000;
Whereas the United States and Greece have stood side by side in confronting 
        world challenges throughout the 20th century, and will stand together in 
        confronting this new challenge; and
Whereas the United States, through its government, its people and its Greek-
        American community, has already extended significant support to the 
        people of Greece during this difficult time: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) extends its condolences and sympathy to the Government and the 
        people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused 
        by the devastating fires raging through Greece;
            (2) vows its full support and solidarity to a close friend, a 
        strategic partner, and a longstanding ally in this painful and difficult 
        hour;
            (3) fully supports the Administration's initiatives to provide 
        assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of 
        $1,500,000 in aid as well as expert and technical assistance;
            (4) encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as 
        private citizens, to offer their resources; and
            (5) expresses confidence that Greece and its people will succeed in 
        overcoming the hardships incurred through this tragedy.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.