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Expresses the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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[H. Res. 428 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 428
Expressing the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the
foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered
material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been
affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 7, 2005
Mr. Hyde (for himself and Mr. Lantos) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the
foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered
material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been
affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Whereas Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States with
devastating effect on August 29, 2005;
Whereas the United States has a long history of humanitarian response to other
countries that have experienced disasters of similar magnitude;
Whereas soon after the scope of the destruction became evident, assistance was
offered by foreign individuals, organizations, and governments; and
Whereas numerous messages of condolence and support for the people of the United
States have been sent to the President and Congress and to government
authorities in the affected area: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its sincere
gratitude to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments
that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to
those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Sec. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit
enrolled copies of this resolution to the Secretary of State with a
request that the Secretary transmit the copies to the foreign
governments described in this resolution.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7773-7774)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 428.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7787-7788)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 463).(text: CR H7773)
Roll Call #463 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 463). (text: CR H7773)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.