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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___




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     A SENATE RESOLUTION offering condolences and prayers to the victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunamis.



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Introduced

First Regular Session 114th General Assembly (2005)


SENATE RESOLUTION


     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION offering condolences and prayers to the victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunamis.

    Whereas, more than 150,000 people are believed to be dead or missing in many countries as a result of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis;

    Whereas, over five million people have been displaced by this natural disaster and are in need of food and shelter during this critical time;

    Whereas, the United States Flag will be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds out of respect for the victims of this horrific disaster;

    Whereas, the people of the United States and around the world have shown overwhelming generosity, pledging to donate billions of dollars in supplies and aid to the affected countries; and

    Whereas, Hoosiers are also mobilizing to send aid through

their churches, civic groups, and their local Red Cross chapters: Therefore,

        

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:



     SECTION 1. That the Indiana State Senate respectfully offers condolences and prayers to the victims of this natural disaster and to each of the countries affected by this tragic event.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Embassies of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand.