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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 606 

Honoring the city of Minneapolis, first responders, and the citizens of the 

State of Minnesota for their valiant efforts in responding to the horrific 

collapse of the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

AUGUST 2, 2007 

Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. 

RAMSTAD, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. 

KLINE of Minnesota, and Mrs. BACHMANN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the city of Minneapolis, first responders, and the 

citizens of the State of Minnesota for their valiant efforts 

in responding to the horrific collapse of the Interstate 

Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge. 

Whereas the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge 

located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed on August 

1, 2007, during the evening rush hour; 

Whereas Minneapolis police and fire officials have reported a 

rising number of fatalities and injuries resulting from the 

tragedy; 


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Whereas because rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, the 

effect of the tragedy on the community and on Minnesota 

families is still unfolding; 

Whereas the first emergency personnel on the scene responded to the tragedy without hesitation, risking their 

health and safety to rescue victims and to provide emergency care to the injured; 

Whereas as there are questions that remain unanswered 

about the tragedy, it is clear that the commitment and 

heroism exhibited by first responders in the minutes and 

hours following the tragedy saved countless lives; 

Whereas the people of Minnesota and the Nation recognize 

that the dedication of first responders will remain steadfast throughout the ongoing recovery, repair, and rebuilding efforts; 

Whereas scores of ordinary people became extraordinary citizens following the tragedy by rushing to the aid of their 

fellow Minnesotans; 

Whereas the residents of Minneapolis should be commended 

for their bravery and tireless efforts following the tragedy 

on behalf of their neighbors and their city; 

Whereas there was an immediate outpouring of support and 

assistance from surrounding communities following the 

tragedy, including over 50 organizations and local units 

of government; and 

Whereas the heartbreaking images coming out of Minneapolis 

have captured the attention and sympathy of the Nation: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 


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1 (1) honors the city of Minneapolis, first re2 sponders, and the citizens of the State of Minnesota 

3 for their valiant efforts in responding to the horrific 

4 collapse of the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi 

5 River Bridge; 

6 (2) praises the people of Minneapolis and Min7 nesota for their great courage in this time of crisis; 

8 (3) recognizes the leadership and passionate 

9 commitment of the elected officials representing the 

10 people of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the 

11 State of Minnesota; 

12 (4) honors the emergency responders, within 

13 and beyond Minneapolis, for their bravery and sac14 rifice following the tragedy; 

15 (5) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the fami16 lies of all those lost in the tragedy; and 

17 (6) reaffirms its support and commitment to all 

18 of the Nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, 

19 and emergency medical technicians as they selflessly 

20 serve their communities, regardless of the peril or 

21 hazard to themselves. 

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