| HRES 297 EH 106th CONGRESS
1st
Session
H.
RES. 297
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating
earthquake that struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999.
IN
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 21,
1999
Mr. BEREUTER (for
himself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. ROYCE, Mr.
PAYNE, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BROWN of
Ohio, Mr. HOEFFEL, and Mr. ORTIZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing
sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Taiwan on September 21,
1999.
Whereas on the
morning of September 21, 1999, a devastating and deadly earthquake shook the counties of
Nantou and Taichung, Taiwan, killing more that 1,700 people, injuring more than 4,000, and
leaving more than 100,000 homeless;
Whereas the
earthquake of September 21, 1999, has left thousands of buildings in ruin, caused
widespread fires, and destroyed highways and other infrastructure;
Whereas the
strength, courage, and determination of the people of Taiwan has been displayed since the
earthquake;
Whereas the
people of the United States and Taiwan share strong friendship and mutual interests and
respect;
Whereas the
United States has offered whatever technical assistance might be needed and has dispatched
the Urban Search and Rescue Team of Fairfax County, Virginia; and
Whereas offers of
assistance have come from the Governments of Japan, Singapore, the People's Republic of
China, Turkey, and others: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That
the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses
its deepest sympathies to the citizens of Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the
tragic losses suffered as a result of the earthquake of September 21, 1999;
(2) expresses
its support for the people of Taiwan as they continue their efforts to rebuild their
cities and their lives;
(3) expresses
support for disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for
International Development and other relief agencies; and
(4) recognizes
and encourages the important assistance that also could be provided by other nations to
alleviate the suffering of the people of Taiwan.
Attest:
Clerk.
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