ハリケーン"Katrina"の被害を受けた方へ

To our Fellow American Friends,

　On behalf of the 57th Japan Executive Committee and Japanese Delegation, the 58th Japan Executive Committee would like to express our deep sorrow and condolences to those whose families and friends were affected by Hurricane Katrina, and show great appreciation and respect to those involved in the immediate relief and reconstruction process. We regret not having to be there physically to help the people in New Orleans and the surrounding states or to comfort you. However, please remember that as partners and true friends across the Pacific Ocean, our prayers and support are with you and our plans of contributing to the reconstruction have been set to work. Please keep in mind that we will be more than willing to assist you in any way possible.
　May all the precious lives lost in this unfortunate incident rest in peace.

Sincerely yours,
The 58th JECs:
Yuta Inoue-Chair,
Ayako Hatano,
Masaaki Inoue,
Yuka Karasawa,
Eiki Kunimatsu,
Saori Namaita,
Akiko Shimamura and
Yuichiro Yamada

September 20, 2005