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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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The Resolution alludes to offers of assistance from foreign individuals, organizations and governments but does not identify them. The preamble does establish America’s history of humanitarian response to other countries.

Sponsor: Representative Henry J. Hyde (R-IL-6^th)

Vote: Passed House 410 to 0 (RC 463) (September 8, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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   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.

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