Posted: 01/15/2010
Statement from Florida Senator Frederica S. Wilson Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti
Statement from Florida Senator Frederica S. Wilson
Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti
January 12 – As the State Senator for Florida District 33 in Miami where we represent hundreds of Haitian immigrants whose families are suffering today as the result of a major catastrophic earthquake, I call upon the citizens to pray for the victims of this catastrophe – this disaster which has occurred in Haiti.
I ask for the help of citizens in gathering supplies and much needed aid to the Nation of Haiti.
I am especially concerned about the children and young people, their safety and education which may be interrupted and their futures curtailed.
I call upon the Obama administration and the State Department to urgently respond to the needs of the families in Haiti who are just beginning to recover from four back-to-back major storms.
Haiti is one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere and its infrastructure is fragile, at best.
We will be asking local merchants, major businesses and citizens to assist in joining forces with the American Red Cross and Save the Children organizations to help the families affected by this catastrophic event. We particularly appeal to businesses heavily patronized by residents of District 33 in the northern areas of Miami-Dade County.
On behalf of the residents of District 33, we extend out heartfelt compassion to all of Haiti, to children who may be separated from their families, and mothers separated from their children. We pray for their unification.
For those who have suffered the loss of a love one, we pray for your strength and fortitude, as you unite in solidarity to face the hardship of this catastrophic event brought upon your country.
May God bless your people. May God bless the Nation of Haiti.
