[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1236 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1236

Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were 
victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 
                               25, 2008.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2008

 Mr. Braley of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Latham, Mr. Boswell, Mr. King of 
 Iowa, and Mr. Loebsack) submitted the following resolution; which was 
     referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were 
victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 
                               25, 2008.

Whereas on Sunday May 25, 2008, a tornado struck eastern Iowa and left a path of 
        destruction from Aplington to Lamont;
Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF-5, the strongest possible type, 
        with winds estimated at 205 miles per hour;
Whereas 8 people died in Parkersburg and New Hartford as a result of the 
        tornado;
Whereas approximately 50 percent of the community of Parkersburg was destroyed, 
        including at least 288 homes;
Whereas substantial damage also occurred in Aplington, New Hartford, Dunkerton, 
        Fairbank, Hazleton, and Lamont; and
Whereas the faith, courage, and determination of the citizens of Black Hawk, 
        Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, is evident as they 
        continue the task of cleaning up and rebuilding their communities 
        following the tornado: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of 
        Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who 
        were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their 
        communities on May 25, 2008; and
            (2) expresses its support as these citizens continue their 
        efforts to clean up and rebuild their communities.
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