[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1540-E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE CITIZENS OF ITALY AND SUPPORT FOR THE 
GOVERNMENT OF ITALY IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE THAT 
              STRUCK THE ABRUZZO REGION OF CENTRAL ITALY.

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                               speech of

                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Italian-American 
delegation it is my pleasure to offer my support of H. Res. 430--
Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the 
Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that 
struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
  As the son of Italian immigrants from Abruzzo, I am pleased my 
colleagues agreed that we should stand behind Italians as they begin 
the process of rebuilding areas damaged by the earthquake. H. Res. 430 
serves

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to reaffirm the deep ties between the United States and Italy, and show 
the Italian people our nation's support in their time of need.
  I hope the reconstruction efforts will be completed quickly so the 
region's cultural and artistic heritage will be restored, while homes, 
businesses, and schools can be rebuilt. Abruzzo is truly a beautiful 
region and I look forward to its revival.

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