[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 891 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 891

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     November 17, 2009.
Whereas on the evening of October 29, 2009, a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft with 
        two pilots and five crewmembers on board was involved in a search and 
        rescue mission off the coast of California;
Whereas at the same time, a Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra carrying two pilots 
        was involved in a military escort mission nearby;
Whereas the two aircraft are suspected to have collided while traveling east of 
        San Clemente Island, California;
Whereas the following crew members of the Coast Guard C-130 are missing and 
        presumed to have lost their lives in the line of duty: Lt. Cmdr. Che J. 
        Barnes of Capay, California; Lt. Adam W. Bryant, of Crewe, Virginia; 
        Chief Petty Officer John F. Seidman of Stockton, California; Petty 
        Officer 2nd Class Carl P. Grigonis of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Petty 
        Officer 2nd Class Monica L. Beacham of Decaturville, Tennessee; Petty 
        Officer 2nd Class Jason S. Moletzsky of Norristown, Pennsylvania; and 
        Petty Officer 3rd Class Danny R. Kreder II, of Elm Mott, Texas;
Whereas the following crew members of the Marine Corps helicopter are missing 
        and presumed to have lost their lives in the line of duty: Maj. Samuel 
        Leigh of Kennebec, Maine, and 1st Lt. Thomas Claiborne of Douglas 
        County, Colorado;
Whereas the men and women of the Coast Guard are ``Always Ready'' to safeguard 
        the United States against all hazards and threats at our ports, at sea, 
        and around the world; and
Whereas the men and women of the Marine Corps are ``Always Faithful'' to their 
        mission of defending the United States on the ground, in the air, and by 
        sea, in every corner of the globe: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for the 
service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and 
crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and extends 
its condolences to their family, friends, and loved ones.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.