A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.

Bill: 114-sres-321
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-11-19
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Foreign aid and international relief

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Latest action: action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8166)

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-11-19
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 321 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2015 Ms. Mikulski submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.

Whereas CARE is one of the largest and most respected international development and emergency aid organizations in the world; Whereas CARE was officially founded on November 27, 1945, which is 70 years prior to the month of adoption of this resolution; Whereas the United States sent 100,000,000 CARE packages to Europe during World War II, which— (1) delivered canned meats, powdered milk, dried fruits, chocolate, and coffee to brave soldiers of the United States; and (2) each cost only $10 but provided 10 soldiers each 1 meal; Whereas President Harry Truman purchased the first CARE package; Whereas CARE was originally intended to be a temporary organization, but CARE— (1) continued as the need for global relief continued; and (2) grew into an international organization working in 87 countries; Whereas CARE— (1) has significantly broadened the scope of its relief work; (2) provides assistance in the wake of devastating natural disasters; (3) combats hunger; and (4) comes to the assistance of refugees, including refugees of the current refugee crisis in Syria; Whereas CARE also works— (1) to empower women and girls; (2) to reduce the incidence of child marriage; (3) to prevent and respond to gender-based violence; and (4) to promote gender equality internationally; and Whereas the words of President John F. Kennedy, that the work of CARE expresses America’s concern and friendship in a language that all peoples understand are still true today: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE, which serves as a symbol of hope and humanity throughout the world.