[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 504 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 504

   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
  tragic events following the tornado that hit central Mississippi on 
                            April 24, 2010.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 28, 2010

   Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Cochran) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
  tragic events following the tornado that hit central Mississippi on 
                            April 24, 2010.

Whereas, on the afternoon of April 24, 2010, a tornado passed across the State 
        of Mississippi, leaving a path of destruction 1\1/2\ miles wide;
Whereas 10 lives were tragically lost, and many other people were injured;
Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF-4 by the National Weather Service, 
        with winds estimated at 170 miles per hour;
Whereas the tornado is the largest to strike Mississippi since 2001;
Whereas almost 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed;
Whereas thousands of residents across 18 counties have been displaced from their 
        homes; and
Whereas, in response to the declaration by the President of a major disaster, 
        the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has made 
        Federal disaster assistance available for the State of Mississippi to 
        assist in local recovery efforts: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and 
        friends of those who lost their lives in the terrible events of 
        April 24, 2010;
            (2) extends its wishes for a full recovery for all those 
        who were injured;
            (3) extends its thanks to the first responders, 
        firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel who took 
        quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims; and
            (4) stands with the people of Mississippi as they begin the 
        healing process following this terrible event.
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