[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 5, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H2639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 NEVADANS STAND READY TO ASSIST THEIR NEIGHBORS VICTIMIZED BY POWERFUL 
                TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, AND TEXAS

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay my condolences to 
the people and the families that suffered from the powerful tornadoes 
in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas in the last few days. The thoughts and 
prayers of all Nevadans are with the victims of this tragedy. Fire, 
police and emergency services and the National Guard's personnel worked 
alongside of heroic neighbors in working through the night to help 
people affected by this tragic act of Mother Nature.
  Mr. Speaker, it will take some time to rebuild the damage to the 
houses, and homes, and buildings and the families. The Federal 
Government will now do its part in assisting with this effort, helping 
to rebuild the communities and the lives of those who were affected by 
these devastating tornadoes.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the President's announcement to declare these 
States national disaster areas, allowing the Federal Government to 
offer speedy financial aid and support.
  Mr. Speaker, I and the State of Nevada also stand ready to assist our 
friends and families as a Nation, and we must join together and 
persevere in this tragedy.

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