[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 183 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 183

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     February 26, 2009.
Whereas the people of New York have experienced a terrible tragedy with the loss 
        of 50 lives in the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in 
        Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009;
Whereas many of the victims of the crash were residents of New York, 
        particularly of the close-knit Western New York community; and
Whereas Federal, State, and local officials have cooperated to respond to the 
        emergency, investigate the accident, and provide assistance to families 
        devastated by the loss of loved ones: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones 
        of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407;
            (2) honors those who lost their lives, including David Borner, Linda 
        Davidson, Ronald Davidson, Alison Des Forges, Beverly Eckert, John J. 
        Fiore, Ronald Gonzalez, Brad S. Green, Sr., Zhaofang Guo, Kevin 
        Johnston, Ellyce Kausner, Goerges Karm, Nicole Korczykowski, Jerome 
        Krasuski, Brian Kuklewicz, Beth Kushner, Madeline Loftus, Lorin Maurer, 
        Donald McDonald, Coleman Mellett, Dawn Monachino, Jennifer Neill, Gerry 
        Niewood, Johnathan Perry, Mary E. Pettys, Donna Prisco, Matilda 
        Quintero, Marvin Renslow, Julie M. Ries, John G. Roberts III, Kristin 
        Safran, Rebecca Shaw, Ms. Jean Marie Srnecz, Darren Tolsma, Susan Wehle, 
        Ernest W. West, Douglas Wielinski, Shibin Yao, Clay Yarber, and Joseph 
        Zuffoletto, as well as 10 others;
            (3) expresses sympathies to the people of Clarence Center, the 
        entire State of New York, and the Nation who grieve for the victims;
            (4) commends the heroic actions of the first responders, emergency 
        services personnel, and air traffic controllers; and
            (5) commends the hundreds of volunteers who worked together to 
        respond to the tragedy with tremendous courage.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.