Recognizing the Extraordinary Response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku

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Ms. KING-HINDS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the extraordinary response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku and to honor the many people and organizations who stepped up and continue to step up for the Northern Mariana Islands in our time of need.

I commend our local first responders, utility crews, and linemen across the Marianas, our mayors' offices, FEMA, and the Army Corps of Engineers for their steadfast partnership in response and recovery.

I also extend my deep gratitude to World Central Kitchen, Team Rubicon, Samaritan's Purse, the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Project Buddy Check 670, the Ayuda Foundation, Karidat, Team Koka, Ohala, and the Tan Sia Lin Foundation, and the many nonprofit and faith-based organizations who continue help rebuild our communities.

I say to the CNMI diaspora, our churches, medical workers, community volunteers, and residents who raise funds, ship supplies, clear roads, deliver aid, and care for our neighbors: Your resilience reflects the very best of the Northern Mariana Islands.

In the CNMI, recovery is powered not only by government, but by community.

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