Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the people of Italy
April 7, 2009
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Statement by Libby Davies, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East
I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to the people of Italy and the Abruzzo region who have suffered great and tragic losses of family and friends in the city of L’Aquila and the surrounding area as a result of the recent earthquake. I also want to express my heartfelt condolences to the Italian Canadians who have lost or have injured loved ones there.
Statement by Libby Davies, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East
I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to the people of Italy and the Abruzzo region who have suffered great and tragic losses of family and friends in the city of L’Aquila and the surrounding area as a result of the recent earthquake. I also want to express my heartfelt condolences to the Italian Canadians who have lost or have injured loved ones there.
We know emergency operations are underway to seek survivors and to support those who are injured and homeless. The breadth of devastation in this historic area, is shocking and the resulting trauma and destruction is far reaching and of great impact.
I offer my support, solidarity, and hope to the brave men and women and families of those areas who are struggling to survive and rebuild their community.
I will also do everything I can to support the community efforts underway in Vancouver, to show our support for the people of the Abruzzo region.
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Italian earthquake relief efforts
If you wish to assist the Italian earthquake relief efforts, you may make a donation to the:
Italian Cultural Centre Earthquake Relief Fund
VanCity Account no. 215 848 (Branch 12) C/S 2.
Please contact culturaldirector@italianculturalcentre.ca
or call 604 430 3337 for more information.
Thank you for your support.
Thank You
To the kind attention of Ms. Libby Davies, MP Vancouver East
Dear Ms. Davies,
I wish to express my personal thanks to you, also on behalf of all Italian-Canadians living in B.C., for your heartfelt message of condolences in this time of tragedy in the Abruzzo region.
The images of devastation, injury and loss have certainly affected us all deeply. The destruction, furthermore, of many historic buildings and churches represents a great loss not only for Italy but for the world at large.
Your kind words of solidarity and support are most appreciated.
With best personal regards,
Uberto Vanni d'Archirafi
Consul General of Italy