[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 728 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 6, 2007.
Whereas heavy rainstorms brought severe flooding to Ohio and the upper Midwest 
        over the week of August 19, 2007;
Whereas, in many parts of Ohio, this was the worst flood since 1913 with nearly 
        15 inches of rain in some areas;
Whereas the record storms and flooding were responsible for up to 18 deaths 
        across parts of the upper Midwest--some of these in Ohio;
Whereas over 500 citizens were forced to flee their homes and businesses and 
        many hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged;
Whereas, on August 21, 2007, Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, 
        Richland, Seneca, Van Wert and Wyandot counties made initial local 
        emergency declaration;
Whereas, on August 22, 2007, Governor Ted Strickland issued a State disaster 
        declaration for Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, Richland, 
        Seneca, Wyandot and Van Wert Counties;
Whereas, on August 27, 2007, President George W. Bush issued a Federal disaster 
        declaration for Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Putnam, Richland and Wyandot 
        Counties and later added Hardin and Seneca Counties; and
Whereas Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana also 
        experienced serious, storms, flooding and tornadoes: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its support and profoundest sympathy for the victims 
        of the devastating flooding that occurred across much of Ohio and the 
        surrounding region in August 2007;
            (2) conveys its gratitude to the local, State and Federal officials 
        and emergency personnel who responded to this emergency and continue 
        working to restore normalcy in the affected counties;
            (3) thanks the many volunteers, charitable organizations, business 
        and individual donors, churches and religious organizations for their 
        generosity in responding to this crisis; and
            (4) commends the people of Ohio for their indomitable spirit and for 
        the grace and magnanimity with which they have supported one another 
        during the flooding and continuing recovery.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.