LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION remembering the victims of the Haitian Earthquake
of January 12, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to remember those who
lost their lives to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010 in Haiti;
and
WHEREAS, The sacrifice of the men and women of the government of
Haiti, the U.S. Government, the United Nations and the people of the
State of New York for their response to the calamity is acknowledged;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body reaffirms support and soli-
darity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighbor-
hoods, livelihoods and country; and
WHEREAS, After the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, it is estimated that
230,000 to 316,000 died, about 300,000 were injured, and 1.5 million
people were initially displaced as a result of the devastation; and
WHEREAS, A cholera outbreak struck Haiti in the wake of reconstruction
and humanitarian efforts, contributing to thousands of deaths and
hundreds of thousands of cholera cases throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, The United States has a population of nearly 1 million of the
Haitian diaspora, with approximately 200,000 Haitians residing in the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The United States, the international community and the people
of New York work to provide relief, recovery and aid efforts to rebuild
after the disaster; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
remember those who lost their lives in Haiti in the wake of the devas-
tating earthquake of 2010.