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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 971 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 971

 Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives 
for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados 
 that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
                  and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 12, 2008

  Mr. Gordon of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Bachus, Mr. 
Berry, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Cramer, 
   Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Mr. Lincoln Davis of Tennessee, Mr. 
 Duncan, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Ross, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Tanner, Mr. 
Taylor, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Whitfield of Kentucky, Mr. Davis of Kentucky, Mr. 
Davis of Alabama, and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives 
for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados 
 that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
                  and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.

Whereas on the evening of Tuesday, February 5th, 2008, more than 100 tornados 
        devastated communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and 
        Tennessee;
Whereas more than 50 lives were lost in the deadliest tornado outbreak in the 
        United States in more than 20 years;
Whereas more than a thousand homes, schools, and businesses were destroyed and 
        tens of thousands of residents of the Mississippi Valley have been left 
        without power;
Whereas the effect of the storms on Mississippi Valley families and businesses 
        is still being felt;
Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily lives to help ensure 
        that the victims of the storm are sheltered, clothed, fed, and 
        emotionally comforted through this traumatic event;
Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency, first responders, the National 
        Guard, and additional emergency personnel have coordinated with local 
        authorities and firefighters and have performed beyond the call of duty 
        in the preservation and protection of human lives; and
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citizens of the 
        Mississippi Valley have been evident following the tornados: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of the 
        States hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the 
        powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 
        5th, 2008;
            (2) expresses its appreciation to the Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, first responders, and the others involved in 
        the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected 
        by the storms; and
            (3) expresses its support as the citizens of these 
        communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community 
        and their lives.
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