2011-K235
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION expressing sincerest heartfelt condolences to the
victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan on
March 11, 2011
WHEREAS, On March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake struck near the
east coast of Honshu, Japan; this horrific natural disaster, Japan's
largest earthquake in 140 years and one of the largest in the world, has
taken the lives of thousands of people and has displaced hundreds of
thousands of people, many of them children; and
WHEREAS, The Japanese earthquake has caused a significant amount of
property damage as well as power outages across the country; food and
water are also in short supply; and
WHEREAS, New York State, and particularly New York City, is home to a
large and thriving Japanese community, and this Legislative Body joins
those communities in solidarity during this time of sorrow; and
WHEREAS, The Japanese community of the State of New York maintains
close ties with family and friends in their native land and are
concerned about their health, safety and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the epic devastation that
has been caused by the natural disaster that hit Japan and the far
reaching loss of life and damage that has been sustained by the victims
of this tragedy throughout the country of Japan; and
WHEREAS, On behalf of the people of the State of New York, the members
of this Legislative Body offer their deepest condolences to the families
and loved ones of those who were killed or injured, and pledge their
heartfelt support through this time of grief, sorrow, and rebuilding;
and
WHEREAS, Above all else, the generous people of the State of New York,
as represented by this Legislative Body, will be steadfast in their
solidarity with the victims of this natural disaster until stability
returns to their country and hope is restored to their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
express sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the victims of the devastat-
ing earthquake and tsunami that hit the country of Japan, to encourage
New York's citizens, nonprofit humanitarian organizations, the State,
and governmental subdivisions to render humanitarian aid to our neigh-
bors in Japan; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan to the United States,
and Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki, Consul General in New York.