[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 400 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 400

Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
  of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado of May 4, 2007.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2007

Mr. Moran of Kansas (for himself, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Moore of Kansas, and 
  Mrs. Boyda of Kansas) 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 Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado of May 4, 2007.

Whereas on the evening of Friday, May 4, 2007, a tornado struck the community of 
        Greensburg, Kansas;
Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF-5, the strongest possible type, 
        with winds estimated at 205 miles per hour;
Whereas 9 lives were lost;
Whereas approximately 95 percent of Greensburg was destroyed, causing over 1,500 
        residents to be displaced from their homes; and
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citizens of Greensburg, 
        Kansas, have been evident following the tornado: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of 
        Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastation caused by the powerful 
        tornado that struck the community on May 4, 2007; and
            (2) expresses its support as the citizens of Greensburg 
        continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their 
        lives.
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