[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 544 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     September 5, 2007.
Whereas, on June 26, 2007, a storm system lasting several days was responsible 
        for bringing heavy and torrential rainfall to eastern Kansas;
Whereas communities in eastern Kansas received up to 21 inches of rain within a 
        four-day period, resulting in devastating floods throughout the region;
Whereas the flooding led to one person's death and more than 3,100 homes and 
        businesses destroyed or sustaining major damage;
Whereas communities in at least 20 counties were evacuated;
Whereas flood waters caused a petroleum refinery tank system to overflow into 
        the Verdigris River, releasing an estimated 71,000 gallons of crude oil 
        into the Coffeyville community and surrounding area;
Whereas, on June 30, 2007, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius declared a state of 
        disaster for Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, 
        Coffey, Cowley, Elk, Franklin, Linn, Miami, Montgomery, Neosho, Osage, 
        Wilson, and Woodson counties;
Whereas, on July 2, 2007, President George W. Bush declared a major Federal 
        disaster for the State of Kansas that included Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, 
        Butler, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Cowley, Elk, Franklin, Linn, 
        Miami, Montgomery, Neosho, Osage, Wilson, and Woodson counties;
Whereas other surrounding counties in Kansas also suffered damage from heavy 
        flooding; and
Whereas areas in Oklahoma and Texas experienced devastating floods that resulted 
        in loss of human life and millions of dollars in damage to homes and 
        businesses: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the 
        devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in 
        eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007;
            (2) conveys its gratitude to the local, State, and Federal officials 
        and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis, including 
        members of the Kansas National Guard and Kansas Highway Patrol;
            (3) recognizes the generous support of volunteers, private and 
        corporate donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations that 
        have given generously toward the relief efforts following the 
        destructive flooding; and
            (4) commends the spirit of the people of Kansas, who consistently 
        demonstrate an outpouring of compassionate care for neighbors facing 
        adversity and hardship.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.