[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 599 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 599

   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
  tragic events following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout 
             Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                June 24 (legislative day, June 23), 2008

  Mr. Nelson of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hagel, and Mr. 
Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
  tragic events following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout 
             Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Whereas, on the evening of June 11, 2008, a tornado struck the Little Sioux 
        Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa;
Whereas 4 lives were tragically lost, and many other people were injured;
Whereas Boy Scouts and Boy Scout leaders at the camp showed great heroism and 
        courage in providing aid and assistance to their fellow Scouts;
Whereas the first responders, firefighters, and law enforcement, and medical 
        personnel worked valiantly to help provide care and comfort to those who 
        were injured;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America will continue to feel the loss and remember 
        the courage of the Boy Scouts who were at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch 
        the evening of June 11, 2008;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America will continue to develop young men who show 
        the character, strength, and bravery that was demonstrated by the Boy 
        Scouts at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch on the evening of June 11, 2008; 
        and
Whereas the people of Nebraska and Iowa have embraced those affected and will 
        continue to offer support to the families of those who were lost and 
        injured: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and 
        friends of those who lost their lives in the terrible events of 
        June 11, 2008, at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, 
        Iowa: Sam Thomsen, Josh Fennen, and Ben Petrzilka of Omaha, 
        Nebraska, and Aaron Eilerts of Eagle Grove, Iowa;
            (2) shares its thoughts and prayers for a full recovery for 
        all those who were injured;
            (3) commends the Boy Scouts of America for the support the 
        organization has provided to the families and friends of those 
        who were lost and injured;
            (4) extends its thanks to the first responders, 
        firefighters, and law enforcement, and medical personnel who 
        took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims; 
        and
            (5) stands with the people of Nebraska and Iowa as they 
        begin the healing process following this terrible event.
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