IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 849 
Expressing condolences to the people of Italy and support for the Government 
of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck 
the Lazio and Marche regions of Italy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. TIBERI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. THOMPSON of 
California, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. MARINO, Ms. 
BONAMICI, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. 
BARLETTA, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. CAPUANO, 
Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Mr. LARSON of Con-
necticut) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing condolences to the people of Italy and support 
for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the 
devastating earthquake that struck the Lazio and Marche 
regions of Italy. 
Whereas in the early morning hours of August 24, 2016, a 
6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Lazio and Marche 
regions in central Italy, killing over 250 people, and dis-
placing over 1,000 people; 
Whereas the epicenter of the earthquake was the town of 
Norcia, located about 70 miles northeast of Rome, and 
massive destruction was reported in Amatrice, Arquata, 
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Accumoli, Pescara del Tronto, and other surrounding vil-
lages; 
Whereas hundreds of aftershocks continue to rock the region, 
making rescue and recovery efforts even more chal-
lenging; 
Whereas this marks the largest earthquake in Italy since 
2009; 
Whereas the earthquake flattened houses, buckled roads, and 
damaged centuries-old buildings, including a 15th cen-
tury church of St. Augustine in Amatrice; 
Whereas Amatrice is well-known for its annual two-day Fes-
tival of the Spaghetti all’Amatriciana to celebrate one of 
Italy’s most famous pasta dishes; 
Whereas humanitarian aid agencies in the United States and 
around the world are mobilizing to provide much needed 
assistance to the relief and recovery efforts; and 
Whereas President Barack Obama has expressed his condo-
lences, and those of the people of the United States, to 
families that have lost loved ones, praised the quick ac-
tion of first responders and volunteers, and assured 
Italian President Sergio Mattarella that the United 
States stands ready to help Italy in this time of need: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) mourns the loss of life and expresses its 
deepest condolences to the families of those killed 
and injured in the earthquake in Italy on August 24, 
2016; 
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(2) recognizes the deep and binding ties be-
tween the United States and Italy and expresses 
continued solidarity with the people of Italy during 
this time of crisis; 
(3) applauds the courageous actions of the first 
responders and volunteers; 
(4) supports President Obama’s offer of the as-
sistance of the United States to Italy in response to 
this devastating event; 
(5) urges the people of the United States to 
generously support those humanitarian aid agencies 
working to assist the people of Italy in this time of 
need; 
(6) commends the many United States organi-
zations, including the National Italian-American 
Foundation, working to demonstrate support and 
solidarity with the Italian people and raising funds 
to aid in the rebuilding and relief efforts; and 
(7) expresses gratitude to the people of the 
United States who have generously supported those 
humanitarian aid agencies working tirelessly to as-
sist the people of Italy in this time of need. 
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