[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 214 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 214

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 21, 2009.
Whereas the Commonwealth of Kentucky suffered a devastating ice storm on January 
        26, 2009, that left more than 700,000 homes and businesses without 
        electricity;
Whereas the ice storm is considered the worst natural disaster in Kentucky 
        history;
Whereas State and local officials acted quickly to coordinate relief efforts and 
        enlisted volunteer agencies, faith-based groups, and community 
        organizations;
Whereas volunteers from 25 organizations in 15 States came to the Commonwealth 
        of Kentucky to provide help and support to those affected by the ice 
        storm;
Whereas volunteers operated 192 shelters for victims of the ice storm, providing 
        7,884 Kentuckians with shelter, food, and water;
Whereas more than 378,160 meals and snacks were provided to victims of the ice 
        storm by volunteers;
Whereas these volunteers played a key role in Kentucky's recovery efforts and 
        gave their valuable time and resources to offer support;
Whereas 4,600 members of the Kentucky National Guard were activated to assist 
        the citizens of the Commonwealth; and
Whereas the resolve, courage, and determination shown by the citizens of the 
        Commonwealth was commendable: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the efforts of the 
countless volunteers who helped the Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the 
ice storm of January 2009.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.