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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 544 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 544

   Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of 
Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of 
    the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 
         counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 12, 2007

Mr. Tiahrt (for himself, Mr. Moran of Kansas, Mr. Moore of Kansas, and 
  Mrs. Boyda of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of 
Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of 
    the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 
         counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.

Whereas, on June 26, 2007, a storm system lasting several days was responsible 
        for bringing heavy and torrential rainfall to eastern Kansas;
Whereas communities in eastern Kansas received up to 21 inches of rain within a 
        four-day period, resulting in devastating floods throughout the region;
Whereas the flooding led to one person's death and more than 3,100 homes and 
        businesses destroyed or sustaining major damage;
Whereas communities in at least 20 counties were evacuated;
Whereas flood waters caused a petroleum refinery tank system to overflow into 
        the Verdigris River, releasing an estimated 71,000 gallons of crude oil 
        into the Coffeyville community and surrounding area;
Whereas, on June 30, 2007, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius declared a state of 
        disaster for Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, 
        Coffey, Cowley, Elk, Franklin, Linn, Miami, Montgomery, Neosho, Osage, 
        Wilson, and Woodson counties;
Whereas, on July 2, 2007, President George W. Bush declared a major Federal 
        disaster for the State of Kansas that included Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, 
        Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Cowley, Elk, Franklin, Linn, 
        Miami, Montgomery, Neosho, Osage, Wilson, and Woodson counties;
Whereas other surrounding counties in Kansas also suffered damage from heavy 
        flooding; and
Whereas areas in Oklahoma and Texas experienced devastating floods that resulted 
        in loss of human life and millions of dollars in damage to homes and 
        businesses: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the 
        devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 
        counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007;
            (2) conveys its gratitude to the local, State, and Federal 
        officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the 
        crisis, including members of the Kansas National Guard and 
        Kansas Highway Patrol;
            (3) recognizes the generous support of volunteers, private 
        and corporate donors, religious groups, and charitable 
        organizations that have given generously toward the relief 
        efforts following the destructive flooding; and
            (4) commends the spirit of the people of Kansas, who 
        consistently demonstrate an outpouring of compassionate care 
        for neighbors facing adversity and hardship.
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