[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1178 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1178

Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
    of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the 
                devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2008

Mr. Forbes (for himself, Mr. Wittman of Virginia, Mrs. Drake,Mr. Scott 
    of Virginia, Mr. Goode, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Cantor, Mr. Moran of 
    Virginia, Mr. Boucher, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
    of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the 
                devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.

Whereas on the evening of Monday, April 28, 2008, 6 tornadoes struck the 
        communities of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia;
Whereas the National Weather Service said the most powerful of the storms 
        touched down in Suffolk;
Whereas the tornado that swept through Suffolk was the strongest the city had 
        ever seen;
Whereas the tornado that struck Suffolk was classified as an EF-3 on the 
        Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds estimated between 135 and 165 miles 
        per hour;
Whereas 200 people were injured;
Whereas 73 people were hospitalized;
Whereas more than 145 homes were declared uninhabitable in Suffolk, causing over 
        1,500 residents to be displaced from their homes;
Whereas businesses and institutions were devastated;
Whereas on April 28, 2008, the Governor of Virginia declared a state of 
        emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a result of these 
        tornadoes;
Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily lives to help ensure 
        that the victims of the storm were sheltered, fed, clothed, and 
        emotionally comforted through this traumatic event;
Whereas first responders and additional emergency personnel coordinated with 
        local authorities and firefighters and performed beyond the call of duty 
        in the preservation and protection of human lives; and
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citizens of Suffolk, 
        Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, have been evident following 
        the tornadoes: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of 
        Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the 
        devastation caused by the powerful tornadoes that struck the 
        communities on April 28, 2008;
            (2) expresses its appreciation to first responders, 
        hospital personnel, local officials, and others involved in the 
        relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by 
        the storms;
            (3) recognizes the numerous individuals and entities that 
        selflessly gave of themselves and their resources to aid in the 
        disaster relief efforts; and
            (4) expresses its support as the citizens of Suffolk, 
        Brunswick, and Colonial Heights continue their efforts to 
        rebuild their communities and lives.
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