[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 198 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 198
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that
struck Algeria on May 21, 2003.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 22 (legislative day, July 21), 2003
Mr. Brownback (for himself, Mr. Biden, and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations
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RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that
struck Algeria on May 21, 2003.
Whereas on the evening of May 21, 2003, a devastating and deadly earthquake of a
magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale and with a depth of 6 miles struck
northern Algeria, killing more than 2,260 people, injuring more than
10,000 others, and leaving more than 200,000 people homeless;
Whereas the earthquake of May 21, 2003, has left thousands of buildings in ruins
and has severely disrupted health services, water supply lines,
electricity, and telecommunications in Algeria;
Whereas severe aftershocks with magnitudes greater than 4.0 have continued to
terrify the people of Algeria and hamper rescue efforts;
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the people and Government of
Algeria has been displayed since the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and Algeria share strong friendship and
mutual respect;
Whereas the United States airlifted to the earthquake-affected population
174,000 blankets, 1,800 tents, electrical equipment, water purification
kits, and 3 medical supply kits sufficient to benefit 10,000 people for
at least 3 months;
Whereas the United States has provided $50,000 to the Algerian Red Crescent
Society for emergency relief supplies; and
Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched an emergency
appeal for humanitarian and relief assistance to address the devastation
in Algeria that was caused by the powerful earthquake: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of
Algeria and particularly to the families of the victims and the
survivors for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the
earthquake that struck Algeria on May 21, 2003;
(2) expresses its support for the people and to the
Government of Algeria as they continue their efforts to rebuild
their cities and their lives;
(3) expresses support for humanitarian assistance provided
by the United States Agency for International Development and
other American and international relief organizations;
(4) recognizes the important role that is being performed
by the United States and the international community in
providing assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people
of Algeria; and
(5) encourages the continued commitment by the United
States and other countries and international organizations to
the rebuilding of the earthquake-affected areas in Algeria.
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