[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 944 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 944

  Expressing solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala 
         after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 14, 2018

  Mrs. Torres (for herself and Mr. Smith of New Jersey) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala 
         after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.

Whereas, on Sunday, June 3, 2018, Guatemala's Fuego Volcano, which borders the 
        Chimaltenago, Esquintla, and Sacatepequez Departments, erupted, spewing 
        toxic gas, volcanic ash, and rock into the surrounding area;
Whereas according to Guatemala's natural disaster commission, CONRED, more than 
        100 people have died, at least 197 are missing, more than 12,500 have 
        been evacuated from affected areas, and over 4,000 sheltered;
Whereas, on June 3, 2018, the President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, declared 3 
        days of national mourning;
Whereas, on June 6, 2018, the United States Embassy in Guatemala announced that 
        the United States would provide an initial contribution of $300,000 in 
        humanitarian assistance;
Whereas, on June 7, 2018, six pediatric burn patients arrived safely at Shriners 
        Hospital in Galveston, Texas, following close coordination between the 
        Department of State, the United States Mission in Guatemala, and the 
        Department of Defense, in collaboration with Shriners International and 
        the Guatemalan Government;
Whereas rains and the persistence of volcanic ash and toxic gases have further 
        impeded recovery efforts;
Whereas Guatemala is a longstanding United States ally and important economic 
        partner;
Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 Guatemalan-Americans living in the United 
        States; and
Whereas there are as many as 6,500 United States citizens living in Guatemala: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its solidarity with and deepest sympathy for 
        the people of Guatemala, especially the victims of the volcano 
        eruption, and their families;
            (2) recognizes the efforts of Guatemalan first responders 
        and citizen volunteers who have courageously rescued survivors 
        and provided emergency assistance;
            (3) recognizes the voluntary donations made by United 
        States citizens, companies, and charities to relief and 
        reconstruction efforts;
            (4) urges the United States Agency for International 
        Development and other relevant United States agencies to 
        continue to provide relief and reconstruction assistance, using 
        local procurement to the greatest extent possible.
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