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

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 214

  Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped the 
  Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 5, 2009

 Mr. Guthrie (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Whitfield, Mr. 
    Chandler, Mr. Davis of Kentucky, and Mr. Yarmuth) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                         and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped the 
  Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 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.
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