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“A TRIBUTE TO PFIZER, INC. FOR THEIR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FOR THE TSUNAMI VICTIMS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E298 on Feb. 18, 2005.
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A TRIBUTE TO PFIZER, INC. FOR THEIR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FOR THE
TSUNAMI VICTIMS
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HON. WM. LACY CLAY
of missouri
in the house of representatives
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the great humanitarian support that Pfizer, Inc. has offered to the victims of the Tsunami disaster. The devastation experienced in Thailand called for the nation's compassion and swift attention. Just three days after the incident, Pfizer was one of the first corporations to deliver both funds and medicines quickly and efficiently to those who experienced this tragedy first hand. Pfizer donated $11 million to relief organizations, sent more than $45 million in health care products and contributed an additional $1.5 million in individual employee and company-matching donations.
Realizing the critical need to address the potential long-term psychological impact this disaster will have on people and communities across Asia, Pfizer recently announced that it will partner with Thailand health organizations to help survivors cope with Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder. Pfizer has promised to provide financial resources and expertise to train local health professionals, nurses, social workers, psychologists, teachers and other community leaders. Further, in order to address the needs of those displaced due to the devastation of businesses in affected areas, Pfizer will support the Thai Labor Department in their programs to identify and train a much needed workforce.
Mr. Speaker. I would like to applaud Pfizer on their Tsunami relief efforts. When the call for assistance was heard around the world, Pfizer answered. Their philanthropic efforts set a standard for other companies around the world to follow. I urge my colleagues to join me in commending them for the commitment and remarkable generosity they have shown to those who have suffered from one of the world's worst natural disasters.
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