IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 800 
Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical 
Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 6, 2009 
Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. BORDALLO, 
Mr. SABLAN, Mr. CAO, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. FILNER, Ms. CHU, 
Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. BACA, Mrs. 
CAPPS, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SIRES, Mr. HONDA, 
Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, 
Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. INGLIS, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. BURTON of Indi-
ana, and Mr. WU) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines 
dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. 
Whereas, on September 26, 2009, Tropical Storm Ketsana 
made landfall on the Philippines with the heaviest rainfall 
in 40 years equivalent to a typical month of rain during 
monsoon season; 
Whereas 80 percent of the capital, Manila, was submerged 
under water as a result; 
Whereas at least 3,000,000 persons have been affected by 
Tropical Storm Ketsana; 
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Whereas more than 135,470 families or 686,000 persons 
have been forced into evacuation centers; 
Whereas the casualties include at least 277 dead, 5 injured, 
and 42 missing; 
Whereas more than 4,640 houses were damaged or destroyed; 
Whereas Tropical Storm Ketsana has caused at least 
$4,800,000,000 in damages; 
Whereas following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm 
Ketsana, Typhoon Parma hit land October 2, 2009, 
bringing with it more torrential rain causing further 
flooding, landslides, crop damaged, and killing at least 16 
more people; 
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have a unique 
and enduring relationship that is based on shared history 
and commitment to democratic principles, as well as on 
strong economic ties; 
Whereas the historical and cultural links between the Phil-
ippines and the United States remain important; and 
Whereas the Filipino American community is the second larg-
est Asian-American group in the United States with a 
population of approximately 3,100,000: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) mourns the terrible loss of life caused by 
Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma that 
occurred on September 26, 2009, and October 1, 
2009; 
(2) expresses its deepest condolences to the 
families of the many victims; 
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(3) urges President Obama to continue to sup-
port the Philippines with emergency relief supplies, 
logistical, transportation assistance, and financial 
support; and 
(4) works closely with the Government of the 
Philippines to improve disaster mitigation techniques 
and compliance among all key sectors of their soci-
eties. 
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