The preamble was agreed to. The resolution. with its preamble. is as follows: S. REs. 215 Whereas JeanPierre Hock6 of Switzerland has served the cause of peace and relief around the world for more than 20 years. including until recently by serving as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Whereas JeanPierre Hockd. ab Director of Operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross. worked tirelessly to protect the rights and safety of prisoners of war. political detainees and refugees. including famine relief in Nigeria and Biafra in 19691970. assistance to prisoners and refugees on Cyprus in 1974. and the release and protection of soldiers from the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. among many other humanitarian assignments for the Red Cross. Whereas JeanPierre Hock. as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 19851989. brought new hope and assistance to millions of refugees in Africa. Asia. and Latin America. strengthening the High Commissions field operations and programs. particularly humanitarian efforts on behalf of African refugees. and Whereas throughout his career JeanPierre Hock% has exemplified selfless service to humanity and displayed the highest qualities of dedication. integrity. and rectitude: Now. therefore. be it Resolved. That the Senate(1) expresses its gratitude for the distinguished service that JeanPierre Hockd has rendered on behalf of the most needy around the world: refugees. displaced persons. political prisoners. and prisoners of war. and (2) expresses its appreciation for the selfless humanitarian service of thousands of his colleagues serving in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and with the International Committee of the Red Cross in every region of the world.
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