IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 711 
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and 
support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifi-
cally North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the 
hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 
Mr. EDWARDS (for himself, Ms. FOXX, Ms. ROSS, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. ADAMS, 
Mr. HARRIGAN, Mr. MCDOWELL, Mr. MOORE of North Carolina, Mr. 
KNOTT, Mr. ROUZER, and Mr. HUDSON) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing 
condolences and support for the affected communities 
in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina’s 
11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane 
made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024. 
Whereas Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic destruction, 
loss of life, and widespread suffering across western 
North Carolina; 
Whereas families have been displaced from their homes, com-
munities have been devastated, and essential infrastruc-
ture, including roads and bridges, schools, and hospitals, 
has been severely damaged; 
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Whereas first responders, emergency management personnel, 
community organizations, faith-based groups, and neigh-
bors have demonstrated extraordinary courage and com-
passion in the face of these unprecedented challenges; 
Whereas the resilience of affected residents continues to in-
spire the country, even as they endure hardship, grieve 
lost loved ones, and work toward recovery; and 
Whereas it is the duty of the House of Representatives to 
support and stand in solidarity with citizens suffering 
from natural disasters and to recognize their losses and 
their resilience: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the memory of those who lost their 
lives as a result of Hurricane Helene; 
(2) extends its deepest condolences to the fami-
lies of the victims and to all individuals and commu-
nities who continue to suffer in the storm’s after-
math; 
(3) recognizes and expresses gratitude for the 
heroic efforts of first responders, volunteers, and 
local leaders who have risked their lives to save oth-
ers and begin the process of recovery; 
(4) affirms its commitment to supporting the 
people and communities impacted by Hurricane He-
lene through disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding 
efforts; and 
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(5) encourages the appropriate executive branch 
agencies to continue to partner with Congress to ac-
celerate recovery of the communities affected by 
Hurricane Helene. 
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