SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 665
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate