88R32914 TBO-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 665
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Korean American Association of El Paso provided
vital aid to the citizens of Turkey in the wake of the devastating
earthquakes that impacted the nation in February 2023; and
WHEREAS, On February 6, a magnitude 7.8 quake struck southern
Turkey and northern Syria, and strong aftershocks continued to
ravage communities in the weeks that followed; the earthquakes
killed at least 50,000 people and injured many more, and the
widespread destruction of property left hundreds of thousands
homeless; and
WHEREAS, In response to the disaster, the Korean American
Association of El Paso worked tirelessly to collect donations and
raise funds for the people of Turkey; the organization has
benefited immeasurably from the contributions of its members, who
are veterans of armed forces in the United States as well as other
nations; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Korean American Association of El
Paso have helped to ease the burden on a number of earthquake
survivors in Turkey, and in so doing, they have set an inspiring
example of compassion and generosity toward others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the Korean American Association of El Paso for its
contributions to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and extend to
the organization's members sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Korean American Association of El Paso as an
expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.