[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1662 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1662

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 28, 2010.
Whereas, on August, 5, 2010, the San Jose copper-gold mine in Copiapo, Chile, 
        collapsed, leaving 33 miners trapped underground;
Whereas Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has made it a national priority to 
        rescue the stranded miners and reunite them with their families;
Whereas the Chilean Ministry of Minerals and Ministry of Health are working 
        tirelessly to rescue the 33 miners and make the necessary preparations 
        to ease them back into society after they are rescued;
Whereas the United States continues to assist in the rescue effort, through the 
        efforts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, private 
        United States companies, and others who shared expertise on rescue 
        missions and the psychological impact of isolation; and
Whereas, on September 17, 2010, a rescue drill completed a bore hole ahead of 
        schedule raising hopes that the miners may be pulled out earlier than 
        the previous forecasts for early November: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the bravery of the 33 miners trapped in the San Jose 
        mine in Copiapo, Chile;
            (2) expresses solidarity with the stranded miners and their 
        families;
            (3) commends the efforts of President Sebastian Pinera and the 
        Government of Chile in their tireless rescue efforts;
            (4) commends the efforts by United States Federal agencies and 
        private individuals and entities in responding directly and promptly to 
        Chile's request for advice and expertise to assist in this humanitarian 
        endeavor; and
            (5) expresses continued support for the successful rescue, recovery, 
        and reintegration of the 33 miners into Chilean society.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.