[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 800 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 800

 Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with 
               Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 6, 2009

 Ms. Speier (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Faleomavaega, Ms. Bordallo, 
 Mr. Sablan, Mr. Cao, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Filner, Ms. Chu, Ms. 
Richardson, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. Baca, Mrs. Capps, Mr. 
 Thompson of California, Mr. Ross, Mr. Sires, Mr. Honda, Mr. Bilbray, 
 Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Costa, Mr. Connolly of Virginia, Mr. Ruppersberger, 
 Mr. Inglis, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Burton of Indiana, and Mr. Wu) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                            Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with 
               Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma.

Whereas, on September 26, 2009, Tropical Storm Ketsana made landfall on the 
        Philippines with the heaviest rainfall in 40 years equivalent to a 
        typical month of rain during monsoon season;
Whereas 80 percent of the capital, Manila, was submerged under water as a 
        result;
Whereas at least 3,000,000 persons have been affected by Tropical Storm Ketsana;
Whereas more than 135,470 families or 686,000 persons have been forced into 
        evacuation centers;
Whereas the casualties include at least 277 dead, 5 injured, and 42 missing;
Whereas more than 4,640 houses were damaged or destroyed;
Whereas Tropical Storm Ketsana has caused at least $4,800,000,000 in damages;
Whereas following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana, Typhoon 
        Parma hit land October 2, 2009, bringing with it more torrential rain 
        causing further flooding, landslides, crop damaged, and killing at least 
        16 more people;
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have a unique and enduring 
        relationship that is based on shared history and commitment to 
        democratic principles, as well as on strong economic ties;
Whereas the historical and cultural links between the Philippines and the United 
        States remain important; and
Whereas the Filipino American community is the second largest Asian-American 
        group in the United States with a population of approximately 3,100,000: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) mourns the terrible loss of life caused by Tropical 
        Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma that occurred on September 26, 
        2009, and October 1, 2009;
            (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the families of 
        the many victims;
            (3) urges President Obama to continue to support the 
        Philippines with emergency relief supplies, logistical, 
        transportation assistance, and financial support; and
            (4) works closely with the Government of the Philippines to 
        improve disaster mitigation techniques and compliance among all 
        key sectors of their societies.
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