[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 689 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 689

    Expressing condolences to and support for the people of Ecuador 
        following the devastating earthquake on April 16, 2016.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 18, 2016

   Mr. Crowley (for himself and Mr. Donovan) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing condolences to and support for the people of Ecuador 
        following the devastating earthquake on April 16, 2016.

Whereas, on April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador that was 
        felt in neighboring countries;
Whereas the epicenter was 17 miles southeast of Muisne, according to the United 
        States Geological Survey;
Whereas the death toll has already exceeded 350, and authorities indicate that 
        thousands of Ecuadorians have gone missing;
Whereas the earthquake damaged or destroyed homes, hospitals, roads, and 
        businesses;
Whereas the United Nations indicates that tens of thousands of people are 
        sheltering in evacuation centers;
Whereas the earthquake has knocked out electricity and water to multiple 
        communities;
Whereas United States Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that ``we stand by 
        the people of Ecuador in this difficult time and are ready to assist in 
        any way we can.'';
Whereas according to the United States Census Bureau approximately 700,000 
        Ecuadorian-Americans reside in the United States;
Whereas the Ecuadorian-American community is deeply concerned about their 
        families, friends, and loved ones and are reaching out to assist in 
        recovery efforts; and
Whereas flooding from El Nino is creating additional challenges to search, 
        rescue, and recovery: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its sorrow and condolences on the loss of 
        life following the earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016;
            (2) recognizes and commends all those engaged in the 
        domestic and international response to the earthquake in 
        Ecuador, including international agencies, the United States 
        Government, and nongovernment organizations; and
            (3) supports efforts by the United States Government to 
        assist the people of Ecuador as they seek to recover from the 
        earthquake.
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