[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 778 Agreed to House (ATH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 778

    Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the 
                       Southern California fires.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 30, 2007

Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California (for herself, Mr. Dreier, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. 
 Waxman, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Herger, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren 
   of California, Mr. Doolittle, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. George 
Miller of California, Ms. Lee, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Lantos, 
Mr. Stark, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Honda, Mr. Farr, Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Radanovich, 
   Mr. Costa, Mr. Nunes, Mr. McCarthy of California, Mrs. Capps, Mr. 
Gallegly, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Berman, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Becerra, 
Ms. Solis, Ms. Watson, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Linda T. 
Sanchez of California, Mr. Royce, Mr. Lewis of California, Mr. Gary G. 
      Miller of California, Mr. Baca, Mr. Calvert, Mrs. Bono, Mr. 
    Rohrabacher, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Campbell of 
 California, Mr. Issa, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Filner, Mr. Hunter, Mrs. Davis 
of California, Ms. Waters, Ms. Harman, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and 
Ms. Richardson) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

                            October 30, 2007

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform discharged; considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the 
                       Southern California fires.

Whereas beginning on October 21, 2007, Southern California experienced a number 
        of devastating wildfires destroying over five-hundred-thousand acres--
        the largest in the history of California--and over fourteen-hundred 
        homes and countless other properties;
Whereas high temperatures and erratic winds caused the multiple fires to rapidly 
        progress in the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, 
        Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, and San Diego;
Whereas loss of life and serious injuries have resulted from the fires;
Whereas approximately one million residents of Southern California have been 
        forced to evacuate their homes and businesses due to the fires;
Whereas the effect of the wildfires on Southern California families and 
        businesses is still being felt;
Whereas thousands of firefighters from California and neighboring States and 
        countries continue to respond to the fires, risking health and safety 
        and exhibiting resilience and courage to rescue residents and fight the 
        blazes;
Whereas over 2,500 National Guardsmen and other active duty military personnel 
        are actively engaged in supporting firefighters and relief operations;
Whereas additional emergency personnel, such as law enforcement and medical 
        personnel, have coordinated with local authorities and firefighters and 
        have performed beyond the call of duty in the preservation and 
        protection of human lives;
Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily lives to help ensure 
        that evacuated families are sheltered, clothed, fed, and emotionally 
        comforted through this traumatic event;
Whereas it is clear that the continued commitment and heroism exhibited by 
        firefighters have saved countless lives, homes, and businesses;
Whereas the people of California and the nation recognize that the dedication of 
        firefighters will remain steadfast throughout the ongoing efforts; and
Whereas a major Federal disaster declaration was issued on Ocober 24, 2007: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and honors the heroic service, actions, and 
        sacrifices of first responders, National Guardsmen, and law 
        enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, 
        and others who participated in responding to the October 21, 
        2007, outbreak of wildfires in Southern California;
            (2) expresses its commitment to the residents of Southern 
        California as they begin to rebuild their community and their 
        lives; and
            (3) vows its full support to and solidarity with the State 
        of California.
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