IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 567 
Expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of the 2005 hurricane 
season, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Alabama, 
Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas and commit-
ting to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2005 
Ms. HARRIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims 
of the 2005 hurricane season, commending the resiliency 
of the people of the States of Alabama, Florida, Lou-
isiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas and com-
mitting to stand by them in the relief and recovery 
effort. 
Whereas the 2005 hurricane season has produced 27 named 
storms this season, the highest total ever recorded, re-
sulting in eleven Federal disaster declarations; 
Whereas hurricane Wilma reached landfall in Florida, dev-
astating the State and resulting in a presidentially-de-
clared disaster area on October 24, 2005;
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Whereas hurricane Ophelia reached landfall in North Caro-
lina, resulting in a presidentially-declared disaster area 
on October 7, 2005; 
Whereas hurricane Rita reached landfall in Louisiana and 
Texas, devastating both States and resulting in presi-
dentially-declared disaster areas on September 24, 2005; 
Whereas hurricane Katrina reached landfall in multiple loca-
tions including Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi and 
causing catastrophic damage, resulting in presidentially- 
declared disaster areas on August 28 and August 29, and 
forcing the largest relocation in American history; 
Whereas hurricane Dennis reached landfall in Alabama, Flor-
ida, and Mississippi, causing immense damage and re-
sulting in presidentially-declared disaster areas on July 
10, 2005; 
Whereas there has yet to be a full accounting of the damage 
and loss of livelihood suffered during the 2005 hurricane 
season; 
Whereas immediate humanitarian aid is still critically needed 
in many of the devastated regions; 
Whereas the devastation on the Gulf Coast is catastrophic; 
Whereas Coast Guard search and rescue teams, police, fire-
fighters, the National Guard, and many ordinary citizens 
have risked their lives to save others; 
Whereas doctors, nurses, and medical personnel worked expe-
ditiously to ensure that hospitals, medical centers, and 
triage units provided needed care; 
Whereas the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and 
other volunteer organizations and charities supplied es-
sential supplies to victims throughout the affected areas;
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Whereas States across the country have welcomed tens of 
thousands of victims and provided them with aid and 
comfort; and 
Whereas citizens across the country donated time and money 
to assist the many communities and victims of the 2005 
hurricane season: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) ) expresses the condolences of the Nation to 
the victims of all hurricanes which occurred in 2005; 
(2) commends the resiliency and courage of the 
people of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, 
Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas; 
(3) commits to continue to provide the nec-
essary resources and to stand by the victims of the 
2005 hurricane season people in the relief, recovery, 
and rebuilding efforts; 
(4) commends the National Hurricane Center 
and its staff for its diligence and effectiveness in 
tracking and reporting storms; and 
(5) encourages hurricane preparedness and 
readiness in the event of future hurricanes. 
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