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