IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 948 
Honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, 
California, on December 2, 2016. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 7, 2016 
Ms. LEE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic 
fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016. 
Whereas, on Friday, December 2, 2016, a fire broke out at 
the Ghost Ship, an artist collective warehouse located in 
the Fruitvale community on 31st Avenue in Oakland, 
California; 
Whereas Oakland, California, and its arts community suf-
fered a horrific tragedy that evening and continue to 
mourn the loss of the individuals who died in the fire; 
Whereas, according to city of Oakland officials, the Ghost 
Ship warehouse fire is the deadliest fire in the history of 
Oakland; 
Whereas, according to Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, as of 
December 5, 2016, 36 individuals perished in the fire; 
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Whereas it took more than 50 firefighters not less than 4 
hours to extinguish the fire and an aggressive, coordi-
nated effort to secure the scene by— 
(1) the Oakland Fire Department; 
(2) the Oakland Police Department; 
(3) the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including— 
(A) the Coroner’s Bureau; and 
(B) the Alameda County Search and Rescue 
Unit; 
(4) Oakland Public Works; 
(5) the California Governor’s Office of Emergency 
Services; 
(6) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and 
Explosives; 
(7) the American Red Cross; and 
(8) other agencies; 
Whereas first responders, firefighters, and recovery per-
sonnel, including agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, To-
bacco, Firearms and Explosives, have worked around the 
clock to support the families of the victims and the com-
munity; 
Whereas first responders and recovery personnel— 
(1) are vital to the ongoing recovery efforts; and 
(2) continue to investigate the cause of the deadly 
fire; and 
Whereas the officials of the city of Oakland, California, have 
worked tirelessly to heal the community: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) honors the individuals who lost their lives in 
the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 
2, 2016; 
(2) honors the sacrifice of the first responders, 
firefighters, agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, To-
bacco, Firearms and Explosives, and all individuals 
who put themselves in harm’s way to help save lives 
and continue to respond to the fire; 
(3) expresses continued solidarity with the peo-
ple of the East Bay of the State of California as 
they work to heal their community; 
(4) reaffirms its commitment to support long- 
term recovery efforts in partnership with local and 
State governments, citizens, and businesses; 
(5) supports the city of Oakland’s continued 
emergency response efforts and work to assist the 
families of the victims of the fire; and 
(6) offers condolences and support to the fami-
lies and loved ones of the victims of the fire. 
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