[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 519 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 519

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to 
the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on 
                           December 22, 2003.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 4, 2004

 Mr. Thomas (for himself, Mrs. Capps, and Mr. Gallegly) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
                                 Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to 
the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on 
                           December 22, 2003.

Whereas at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, December 22, 2003, an earthquake measuring 6.5 
        on the Richter Scale occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, 
        with an epicenter approximately 6 miles northeast of the community of 
        San Simeon and 24 miles northwest of the City of Paso Robles;
Whereas the magnitude of the earthquake was such that it was felt from the City 
        of San Francisco to the Los Angeles Basin, and may have caused the 
        Coastal Range to become up to a foot higher;
Whereas the earthquake caused damage to homes, businesses, and public 
        infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, and roads, that will cost 
        millions of dollars to repair;
Whereas tragically, 2 lives were lost and more than 40 persons sustained 
        injuries;
Whereas local public safety and law enforcement personnel responded immediately, 
        effectively, and courageously to assist victims of the earthquake and 
        otherwise protect the public; and
Whereas a Federal disaster declaration was issued on January 13, 2004: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) is saddened by the loss of life and property caused by 
        the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, 
        California, on December 22, 2003, and sends its deepest 
        condolences to the victims and their families; and
            (2) recognizes and honors those local officials, public 
        safety and law enforcement personnel, and individuals, who in 
        private or public capacity provided assistance to the victims 
        of the earthquake and their families, and commends this 
        dedicated service to the residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa 
        Barbara Counties and the State of California.
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