[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE TO PFIZER, INC. FOR THEIR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FOR THE 
                            TSUNAMI VICTIMS

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the great 
humanitarian support that Pfizer, Inc. has offered to the victims of 
the Tsunami disaster. The devastation experienced in Thailand called 
for the nation's compassion and swift attention. Just three days after 
the incident, Pfizer was one of the first corporations to deliver both 
funds and medicines quickly and efficiently to those who experienced 
this tragedy first hand. Pfizer donated $11 million to relief 
organizations, sent more than $45 million in health care products and 
contributed an additional $1.5 million in individual employee and 
company-matching donations.
  Realizing the critical need to address the potential long-term 
psychological impact this disaster will have on people and communities 
across Asia, Pfizer recently announced that it will partner with 
Thailand health organizations to help survivors cope with Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder. Pfizer has promised to provide financial 
resources and expertise to train local health professionals, nurses, 
social workers, psychologists, teachers and other community leaders. 
Further, in order to address the needs of those displaced due to the 
devastation of businesses in affected areas, Pfizer will support the 
Thai Labor Department in their programs to identify and train a much 
needed workforce.
  Mr. Speaker. I would like to applaud Pfizer on their Tsunami relief 
efforts. When the call for assistance was heard around the world, 
Pfizer answered. Their philanthropic efforts set a standard for other 
companies around the world to follow. I urge my colleagues to join me 
in commending them for the commitment and remarkable generosity they 
have shown to those who have suffered from one of the world's worst 
natural disasters.

                          ____________________