[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 812 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     November 14, 2007.
Whereas in late October 2007, a series of storms brought torrential rainfall to 
        southern Mexico, especially the States of Tabasco and Chiapas, causing 
        the Grijalva, Carrizal, and Puxcatan Rivers to overflow their banks;
Whereas early reports have branded the resulting floods as the worst in Mexico 
        in 50 years and Mexican President Calderon has called it ``one of the 
        worst natural disasters in the history of our country. Not only because 
        of the size of the area affected, but because of the number of people 
        affected'';
Whereas the flooding is estimated to have affected 1,000,000 people so far;
Whereas Mexico's Federal Social Development Department now estimates that the 
        homes of over 500,000 people were damaged or destroyed;
Whereas more than 300,000 people are reported to still be trapped inside their 
        homes or on their rooftops, with uncertain access to food, medicine, and 
        safe drinking water;
Whereas forecasts call for even more rain in the days ahead;
Whereas the Governor of the State of Tabasco Andres Granier stated that 100 
        percent of the states crops were lost and that 80 percent of the State 
        of Tabasco is under water;
Whereas the capital of Tabasco, Villahermosa, has been particularly devastated, 
        being compared to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina;
Whereas the flooding has hampered the capacity of Mexico's oil industry;
Whereas in the State of Chiapas, authorities have declared a state of emergency 
        in 22 municipalities and at least 7,000 people have been evacuated to 
        shelters;
Whereas Red Cross workers in Mexico have called for urgent supplies of water, 
        food, and basic materials to assist in the rescue efforts; and
Whereas health officials have begun warning against the serious possibility of 
        cholera and waterborne diseases: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the 
        devastating flooding affecting southern Mexico;
            (2) conveys its sincere support to the people and Government of 
        Mexico;
            (3) urges the United States Government to immediately make available 
        all appropriate assistance requested by the Mexican authorities; and
            (4) reaffirms its commitment to provide relief aid to the victims as 
        the effects of the flooding continue to unfold.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.