[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 567 Introduced in House (IH)]







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 committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort.


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                    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

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                               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, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas 
   and committing 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, resulting in eleven Federal disaster 
        declarations;
Whereas hurricane Wilma reached landfall in Florida, devastating the State and 
        resulting in a presidentially-declared disaster area on October 24, 
        2005;
Whereas hurricane Ophelia reached landfall in North Carolina, 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 presidentially-declared disaster areas on 
        September 24, 2005;
Whereas hurricane Katrina reached landfall in multiple locations 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, Florida, and Mississippi, 
        causing immense damage and resulting 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, firefighters, the National 
        Guard, and many ordinary citizens have risked their lives to save 
        others;
Whereas doctors, nurses, and medical personnel worked expeditiously 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 essential supplies to victims 
        throughout the affected areas;
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 necessary 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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