[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S11808]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 194--EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE 
    DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE THAT STRUCK TAIWAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

  Mr. LOTT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 194

       Whereas on the morning of September 21, 1999, a devastating 
     and deadly earthquake shook the counties of Nantou and 
     Taichung, Taiwan, killing more than 2,000 people, injuring 
     more than 7,800, and leaving more than 100,000 homeless;
       Whereas the earthquake of September 21, 1999, has left 
     thousands of buildings in ruin, caused widespread fires, and 
     destroyed highways and other infrastructure;
       Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the 
     people of Taiwan has been displayed since the earthquake;
       Whereas the people of the United States and Taiwan share 
     strong friendship and mutual interests and respect;
       Whereas the United States has offered whatever technical 
     assistance might be needed and has dispatched the Urban 
     Search and Rescue Team of Fairfax County, Virginia, the Fire 
     Rescue Team of Miami-Dade, Florida, and others; and
       Whereas offers of assistance have come from the Governments 
     of Japan, Singapore, Turkey, and others: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of 
     Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses 
     suffered as a result of the earthquake of September 21, 1999;
       (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan as they 
     continue their efforts to rebuild their cities and their 
     lives;
       (3) expresses support for disaster assistance being 
     provided by the United States Agency for International 
     Development and other relief agencies; and
       (4) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that 
     also could be provided by foreign countries to alleviate the 
     suffering of the people of Taiwan.

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