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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 778 

Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern 

California fires. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 30, 2007 

Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California (for herself, Mr. DREIER, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. 

WAXMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. HERGER, Mr. DANIEL E. 

LUNGREN of California, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. WOOLSEY, 

Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. LEE, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. 

MCNERNEY, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. STARK, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HONDA, Mr. 

FARR, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. COSTA, Mr. NUNES, Mr. 

MCCARTHY of California, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. MCKEON, 

Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. 

WATSON, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LINDA T. 

SA ́NCHEZ of California, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. GARY

G. MILLER of California, Mr. BACA, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. BONO, Mr. 

ROHRABACHER, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. CAMPBELL of 

California, Mr. ISSA, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. FILNER, Mr. HUNTER, Mrs. 

DAVIS of California, Ms. WATERS, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and Ms. RICHARDSON) submitted the following resolution; which 

was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

OCTOBER 30, 2007 

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform discharged; considered 

and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims 

of the Southern California fires. 

Whereas beginning on October 21, 2007, Southern California 

experienced a number of devastating wildfires destroying 


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over five-hundred-thousand acres—the largest in the history of California—and over fourteen-hundred homes and 

countless other properties; 

Whereas high temperatures and erratic winds caused the 

multiple fires to rapidly progress in the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, 

San Bernardino, and San Diego; 

Whereas loss of life and serious injuries have resulted from 

the fires; 

Whereas approximately one million residents of Southern 

California have been forced to evacuate their homes and 

businesses due to the fires; 

Whereas the effect of the wildfires on Southern California 

families and businesses is still being felt; 

Whereas thousands of firefighters from California and neighboring States and countries continue to respond to the 

fires, risking health and safety and exhibiting resilience 

and courage to rescue residents and fight the blazes; 

Whereas over 2,500 National Guardsmen and other active 

duty military personnel are actively engaged in supporting firefighters and relief operations; 

Whereas additional emergency personnel, such as law enforcement and medical personnel, have coordinated with local 

authorities and firefighters and have performed beyond 

the call of duty in the preservation and protection of 

human lives; 

Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily 

lives to help ensure that evacuated families are sheltered, 

clothed, fed, and emotionally comforted through this 

traumatic event; 


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Whereas it is clear that the continued commitment and heroism exhibited by firefighters have saved countless lives, 

homes, and businesses; 

Whereas the people of California and the nation recognize 

that the dedication of firefighters will remain steadfast 

throughout the ongoing efforts; and 

Whereas a major Federal disaster declaration was issued on 

Ocober 24, 2007: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes and honors the heroic service, ac3 tions, and sacrifices of first responders, National 

4 Guardsmen, and law enforcement personnel, State 

5 and local officials, volunteers, and others who par6 ticipated in responding to the October 21, 2007, out7 break of wildfires in Southern California; 

8 (2) expresses its commitment to the residents of 

9 Southern California as they begin to rebuild their 

10 community and their lives; and 

11 (3) vows its full support to and solidarity with 

12 the State of California. 

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