IV 
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. 
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. SNY-
DER, Mr. TANNER, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WHITFIELD of Ken-
tucky, 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 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of 
Representatives for the individuals and institutions af-
fected by the powerful tornados that struck communities 
in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ten-
nessee on February 5th, 2008. 
Whereas on the evening of Tuesday, February 5th, 2008, 
more than 100 tornados devastated communities in Ala-
bama, 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; 
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Whereas more than a thousand homes, schools, and busi-
nesses 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 fami-
lies 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 emer-
gency 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 citi-
zens 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 citi-
zens of the States hit by the storms over the devas-
tation 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 
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(3) expresses its support as the citizens of these 
communities continue their efforts to rebuild their 
community and their lives. 
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