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H.Res. 1324 (111th): Expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010.
- Introduced:
- May 04, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Michael McMahon [D-NY13]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
5/20/2010--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Expresses: (1) condolences for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the April 2010 earthquake in Qinghai province, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC); (2) solidarity with the people of Qinghai province, Tibetan-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and all those who have been affected by the tragedy; and (3) support for the reconstruction needs of the residents of the areas affected by the earthquake, including the restoration of monasteries and other Tibetan Buddhist sites. Reaffirms the U.S. pledge issued by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to stand ready to assist the people of China during this difficult period.
House Republican Conference Summary
The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.
This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hres1324.
Background
According to the resolution's findings, on April 14, 2010, an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck the Qinghai province of southwest China. Over 2,000 people have been killed and over 10,000 injured due to the disaster.
Summary
H.Res. 1324 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the earthquake of April 14, 2010;
• "Expresses solidarity with the people of the Qinghai province, Tibetan-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and all those who have lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy, including rescue and humanitarian workers;
• "Reaffirms the United States pledge, issued by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, to stand ready to assist the people of China during this difficult period; and
• "Expresses support for the recovery and long-term reconstruction needs of the residents of the areas affected by the earthquake, including the restoration of monasteries and other Tibetan Buddhist sites that are integral to the preservation of Tibetan culture and religious traditions."
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