[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1347 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1347

Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil 
 platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending 
 condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of 
            emergency response workers at the disaster site.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 11, 2010

Mr. Melancon submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil 
 platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending 
 condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of 
            emergency response workers at the disaster site.

Whereas 11 workers tragically died on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil 
        platform following an explosion on April 20, 2010;
Whereas the Nation is greatly indebted to offshore workers for the strenuous 
        work they perform to provide the energy that drives our Nation every 
        day;
Whereas the Nation has long recognized the importance of safety protections for 
        offshore workers who labor in difficult and uncertain conditions;
Whereas these men were loving husbands, sons and brothers;
Whereas these workers should be remembered for their valor and contribution to 
        our communities;
Whereas Coast Guard and local rescue crews worked tirelessly night and day in 
        courageous rescue and recovery missions;
Whereas the families of the lost workers have endured a great loss; and
Whereas residents of the Gulf Coast and the Nation came together to support 
        these families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the untimely and tragic loss of the 11 
        workers from the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas 
        who died on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the 
        Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana;
            (2) extends the deepest condolences of the Nation to the 
        families of these men;
            (3) recognizes all employees on the Deepwater Horizon for 
        their hard work and sacrifice;
            (4) commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to 
        rescue these workers and others on the platform; and
            (5) honors the many volunteers who provided support and 
        comfort for the families of these people during this difficult 
        time.
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