[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S786-S787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 6--EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE 
   DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE THAT STRUCK INDIA ON JANUARY 26, 2001, AND 
                    SUPPORT FOR ONGOING AID EFFORTS

  Mr. TORRICELLI (for himself and Mr. Brownback) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Relations:

                              S.Con.Res 6

       Whereas on the morning of January 26, 2001, a devastating 
     and deadly earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in western 
     India, killing untold tens of thousands of people, injuring 
     countless others, and crippling most of the region;
       Whereas the earthquake of January 26, 2001, has left 
     thousands of buildings in ruin, caused widespread fires, and 
     destroyed infrastructure;
       Whereas the people of India and people of Indian origin 
     have displayed strength, courage, and determination in the 
     aftermath of the earthquake;
       Whereas the people of the United States and India have 
     developed a strong friendship based on mutual interests and 
     respect;

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       Whereas India has asked the World Bank for $1,700,000,000 
     in economic assistance to start rebuilding from the 
     earthquake;
       Whereas the United States has offered technical and 
     monetary assistance through the United States Agency for 
     International Development (USAID); and
       Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the 
     Governments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, Russia, Germany, 
     China, Canada, and others, as well as countless 
     nongovernmental organizations: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of the 
     state of Gujarat and to all of India for the tragic losses 
     suffered as a result of the earthquake of January 26, 2001;
       (2) expresses its support for--
       (A) the people of India as they continue their efforts to 
     rebuild their cities and their lives;
       (B) the efforts of the World Bank;
       (C) continuing and substantially increasing the amount of 
     disaster assistance being provided by the United States 
     Agency for International Development (USAID) and other relief 
     agencies; and
       (D) providing future economic assistance in order to help 
     rebuild Gujarat; and
       (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that 
     also could be provided by other nations to alleviate the 
     suffering of the people of India.

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