IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 15
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that
struck India on January 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid efforts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 30, 2001
Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. HYDE,
Mr. LANTOS, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. WYNN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr.
HOUGHTON, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. OBEY, Mr. PAYNE,
Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PALLONE, Mr.
ACKERMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr.
INSLEE, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. FOLEY, Mr.
DOYLE, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. DICKS, Mr.
KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. BOUCHER,
Mr. MATSUI, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr.
HORN, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. MEEKS of New
York, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. STARK, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr.
WELDON of Florida, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr.
KING, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, and
Mr. CHABOT) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to
the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating
earthquake that struck India on January 26, 2001, and
support for ongoing aid efforts.
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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 re-
gion;
Whereas the earthquake of January 26, 2001, has left thou-
sands 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 de-
veloped a strong friendship based on mutual interests
and respect;
Whereas India has appealed to the World Bank, the Asian
Development Bank, and the international community for
the economic assistance to meet the substantial relief and
reconstruction needs facing that country in the aftermath
of the earthquake;
Whereas the United States has offered technical and mone-
tary assistance through the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID); and
Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the Govern-
ments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, Russia, Germany,
China, Canada, and others, as well as countless non-
governmental organizations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of the state of Gujarat and to all of India for
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the tragic losses suffered as a result of the earth-
quake 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) continuing and substantially increasing
the amount of disaster assistance being pro-
vided by the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID) and other relief
agencies; and
(C) providing future economic assistance in
order to help rebuild Gujarat;
(3)(A) supports the economic assistance efforts
of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank,
and the international community; and
(B) urges the President to use United States
influence with these bodies to expedite these efforts;
and
(4) recognizes and encourages the important as-
sistance that also could be provided by other nations
to alleviate the suffering of the people of India.
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