IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1613 
Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in 
the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. BERMAN (for himself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BUR-
TON of Indiana, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GENE GREEN 
of Texas, Ms. LEE of California, and Mr. DEUTCH) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people 
of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods 
that began on July 22, 2010. 
Whereas heavy rainfall that began on July 22, 2010, and 
subsequent flooding throughout Pakistan have caused a 
humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions that 
has affected over 20,000,000 people, killing more than 
1,750, injuring over 2,700, damaging or destroying up-
wards of 1,800,000 houses, and displacing millions of 
men, women, and children; 
Whereas the devastation wrought by the floods has been cata-
strophic, submerging one-fifth of the country and de-
stroying critical infrastructure, farms, schools, homes, 
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and businesses, leaving an estimated 800,000 Pakistanis 
stranded and cut off from all help; 
Whereas according to the Government of Pakistan, the floods 
have affected 30 percent of all agricultural land and 
could lower by one-half Pakistan’s economic growth rate 
for the current fiscal year, further destabilizing a nation 
already beset by multiple daunting challenges; 
Whereas the emergency continues to unfold in Sindh Prov-
ince, where just under 7,000,000 people have already 
been affected, of whom 1,300,000 are in government re-
lief camps, with new evacuation orders recently having 
been issued; 
Whereas the danger of the floods extends beyond the current 
humanitarian crisis, with the potential to create signifi-
cant instability in Pakistan; 
Whereas the Pakistani Army, Navy, and Frontier Corps have 
sent humanitarian supplies and medical teams to flood- 
hit areas, while the National and Provincial Disaster 
Management Authorities have coordinated international 
relief activities; 
Whereas the United States has responded to the crisis with 
relief and recovery funds, food and medical supplies, and 
logistical support that account for more than 20 percent 
of total international humanitarian contributions and 
commitments; 
Whereas the United States Agency for International Develop-
ment (USAID), through its Office of U.S. Foreign Dis-
aster Assistance (OFDA), has supported 26 mobile med-
ical teams, delivered more than 8,000 rolls of plastic 
sheeting to provide temporary shelter for approximately 
247,000 people, and dispatched 13 mobile water treat-
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ment units to support the Government of Pakistan’s 
flood relief effort, which have produced more than 
12,000,000 liters of clean water; 
Whereas USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) has pro-
vided direct support for the United Nations World Food 
Program’s food ration distributions, helping to reach ap-
proximately 3,000,000 Pakistanis with more than 48,000 
metric tons of food; 
Whereas the United States Department of Defense has dis-
patched 23 military helicopters and four C–130 aircraft 
to deliver more than 5,000,000 pounds of relief supplies 
and has rescued more than 13,000 flood-affected individ-
uals; 
Whereas the United States has provided civilian and military 
in-kind assistance in the form of halal meals, prefab-
ricated steel bridges, and other infrastructure support; 
Whereas the United States is working in close partnership 
with United Nations-affiliated and international humani-
tarian organizations to support relief, recovery, and re-
construction; 
Whereas the Pakistani-American community has dem-
onstrated strong leadership in rallying support for flood 
victims, directing public attention to the crisis, and dis-
seminating information about the response; 
Whereas scores of United States private and voluntary orga-
nizations have mobilized quickly to respond to the crisis 
in Pakistan with both emergency relief and longer term 
development assistance, raising over $11,000,000 in pri-
vate donations for assessing emergency needs, distrib-
uting water, food, and relief items, and providing medical 
care and temporary shelter; 
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Whereas the success of United States Government humani-
tarian efforts depends heavily on the skills, expertise, and 
field presence of international and nongovernmental orga-
nizations; 
Whereas United States businesses have contributed more 
than $8,000,000 in humanitarian assistance for Paki-
stani flood victims; 
Whereas the immediate and swift reaction of United States 
military personnel, diplomats, and development experts 
has saved countless lives and encouraged a generous 
international response; 
Whereas the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and 
the United States share a long history of friendship, eco-
nomic cooperation, and enduring family ties, and the in-
terests of both nations are well served by strengthening 
and deepening the bilateral relationship; 
Whereas the United States Congress adopted, and the Presi-
dent signed into law, the Enhanced Partnership with 
Pakistan Act of 2009, which authorizes democratic, eco-
nomic, development, and security assistance over 5 years 
to help the Pakistani people achieve their aspirations for 
a democratic, stable, and prosperous society; and 
Whereas the United States remains committed to helping the 
resilient and resourceful people of Pakistan surmount 
and recover from this natural disaster: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) mourns the significant loss of life, as well 
as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in 
Pakistan; 
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(2) expresses its deepest condolences and sym-
pathy to the families of the victims of the floods, 
and its solidarity with the millions of affected Paki-
stanis; 
(3) recognizes that Pakistan is and remains a 
close ally and friend of the United States; 
(4) recognizes that an effective and accountable 
government in Pakistan is essential for the country’s 
long-term recovery and stability; 
(5) urges the United States Administration and 
the international community, including private citi-
zens and foreign governments, to continue providing 
assistance to help the people of Pakistan and to help 
strengthen and support the capacity of the Govern-
ment of Pakistan to meet the needs of its people; 
(6) supports the use of funds authorized by the 
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 
for the purposes of providing long-term recovery and 
rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and popu-
lations; 
(7) urges a reexamination of priorities for 
spending the funds authorized by the Enhanced 
Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, with a view 
toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani peo-
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ple are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of 
the disaster; 
(8) commends the relief and recovery actions, 
still underway, by the United States military, the 
Department, of State, and USAID to assist the peo-
ple of Pakistan during this critical period; 
(9) commends the extraordinary humanitarian 
efforts and sustained commitment to helping the 
people of Pakistan by international and nongovern-
mental organizations; 
(10) recognizes the contributions of the Paki-
stani-American community and United States busi-
nesses to relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan; and 
(11) reaffirms the commitment of the people of 
the United States to partner with the people of 
Pakistan to respond to the immediate crisis and 
build the foundations for a successful and lasting re-
covery. 
Æ 
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