[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1163 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1163

Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and 
the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that 
            occurred in Ordway, Colorado, on April 16, 2008.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 2008

Mrs. Musgrave submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and 
the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that 
            occurred in Ordway, Colorado, on April 16, 2008.

Whereas on April 15, 2008, flames broke out in Ordway, Colorado;
Whereas the fire spread quickly due to strong winds, taking the lives of 2 
        volunteer firefighters, John Schwartz and Terry Devore;
Whereas all 1,200 residents of Ordway were ordered to flee from their homes;
Whereas firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and other emergency 
        personnel, along with Crowley County school, the Crowley County Nursing 
        Center, and the County Government worked courageously to move people to 
        safety and rescue the injured and extinguish the fire; and
Whereas the outpouring of support, assistance, and compassion from Coloradans is 
        greatly appreciated: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and 
        friends of John Schwartz and Terry Devore;
            (2) expresses its support for all victims and those 
        affected by this tragedy; and
            (3) expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of 
        emergency responders, local officials, State officials, Federal 
        officials, healthcare providers, volunteers, and citizens 
        involved with this response.
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