110 HRES 1236 IH: Expressing the sympathy of the House of U.S. House of Representatives 2008-06-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1236 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 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

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.