[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 971 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     February 13, 2008.
Whereas on the evening of Tuesday, February 5th, 2008, more than 100 tornados 
        devastated communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and 
        Tennessee;
Whereas more than 50 lives were lost in the deadliest tornado outbreak in the 
        United States in more than 20 years;
Whereas more than a thousand homes, schools, and businesses were destroyed and 
        tens of thousands of residents of the Mississippi Valley have been left 
        without power;
Whereas the effect of the storms on Mississippi Valley families and businesses 
        is still being felt;
Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily lives to help ensure 
        that the victims of the storm are sheltered, clothed, fed, and 
        emotionally comforted through this traumatic event;
Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency, first responders, the National 
        Guard, and additional emergency personnel have coordinated with local 
        authorities and firefighters and have performed beyond the call of duty 
        in the preservation and protection of human lives; and
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citizens of the 
        Mississippi Valley have been evident following the tornados: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens of the States 
        hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados 
        that struck their communities on February 5th, 2008;
            (2) expresses its appreciation to the Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency, first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort 
        for their valiant service to those affected by the storms; and
            (3) expresses its support as the citizens of these communities 
        continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.