[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 787 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 6, 2007.
Whereas in the early morning of October 28, 2007, flames broke out at a beach 
        house in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina;
Whereas the fire spread quickly and took the lives of seven college students, 
        six attended the University of South Carolina and one went to Clemson 
        University: Lauren Mahon of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Allison Walden 
        of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Travis Cale, Justin Anderson and Emily Yelton of 
        Greenville, South Carolina; William Rhea of Florence, South Carolina, 
        and Cassidy Pendley of Chapin, South Carolina;
Whereas 6 University of South Carolina students were injured while escaping the 
        flames and were treated at Brunswick Community Hospital;
Whereas local community members rushed to alert and assist emergency personnel 
        to support the students and their families in the aftermath of the 
        tragedy;
Whereas firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and other emergency personnel 
        from the surrounding communities responded quickly and worked bravely to 
        rescue the injured and extinguish the fire;
Whereas the State of North Carolina and local government officials responded to 
        the fire and its aftermath quickly, effectively, and compassionately;
Whereas the immediate outpouring of support, assistance and compassion from the 
        Nation and South Carolinians is greatly appreciated; and
Whereas the students, faculty, staff, and officials at Clemson University and 
        University of South Carolina have come together as a university 
        community to remember the fallen students and provide strength and 
        support to its respective campuses through this difficult time: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and friends of 
        Lauren Mahon, Allison Walden, Travis Cale, Justin Anderson, Emily 
        Yelton, William Rhea, and Cassidy Pendley; and offers its hope for the 
        quick and full recovery of those students who were injured in the fire;
            (2) expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of countless 
        emergency response personnel, local, State, and Federal officials, 
        health care providers, volunteers, and citizens who have been part of 
        the response; and
            (3) expresses its support for all of the students, faculty, 
        administration, and staff at the University of South Carolina and 
        Clemson University as they heal from this tragedy.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.