[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S9061]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 558--HONORING THE LIVES AND MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF 
    THE CRASH OF COMAIR FLIGHT 5191, AND EXTENDING THE MOST SINCERE 
 CONDOLENCES OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE FAMILIES AND 
                      FRIENDS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS

  Mr. McCONNELL (for himself and Mr. Bunning) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 558

       Whereas, on August 27, 2006, the Commonwealth of Kentucky 
     suffered a tragic loss when Comair Flight 5191 crashed 
     shortly after takeoff at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, 
     Kentucky;
       Whereas 49 individuals perished in that tragic accident;
       Whereas that event brought grief not only into the 
     communities of Kentucky, such as Lexington, Georgetown, 
     Somerset, London, Harrodsburg, and Richmond, but also to 
     homes throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan; and
       Whereas local volunteers and government officials responded 
     quickly to rescue a survivor, James Polehinke, investigate 
     the accident, and provide relief and recovery to the families 
     and friends of the victims: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes and honors the victims of the crash of 
     Comair Flight 5191, including--
       Rebecca Adams;
       Christina Anderson;
       Lyle Anderson;
       Arnold Andrews;
       Anne Marie Bailey;
       Bobbie Benton;
       Jesse Clark Benton;
       Carole Bizzack;
       George Brunacini;
       Brian Byrd;
       Jeffrey Clay;
       Diane Combs;
       Homer Combs;
       Fenton Dawson;
       Thomas Fahey;
       Mike Finley;
       Clarence Wayne (``C.W.'') Fortney II;
       Wade Bartley (``Bart'') Frederick;
       Hollie Gilbert;
       Erik Harris;
       Kelly Heyer;
       Jonathan Walton Hooker;
       Scarlett Parsley Hooker;
       Priscilla Johnson;
       Nahoko Kono;
       Tetsuya Kono;
       Charles Lykins;
       Dan Mallory;
       Steve McElravy;
       Lynda McKee;
       Bobby Meaux;
       Kaye Craig Morris;
       Leslie Morris II;
       Cecile Moscoe;
       Judy Ann Rains;
       Michael N. Ryan;
       Mary Jane Silas;
       Pat Smith;
       Timothy K. Snoddy;
       Marcie Thomason;
       Greg Threet;
       Randy Towles;
       Larry Turner;
       Victoria Washington;
       Jeff Williams;
       Paige Winters;
       Bryan Woodward;
       JoAnn Wright; and
       Betty Young;
       (2) conveys the most sincere condolences of the citizens of 
     the United States to the families, friends, and communities 
     of the victims;
       (3) recognizes the rescue and safety workers, medical 
     personnel, and Federal, State, and local officials who--
       (A) responded to the tragedy; and
       (B) are working--
       (i) to uncover the causes of that tragedy; and
       (ii) to prevent future accidents; and
       (4) commends the volunteers, counselors, and clergy who 
     provided support to families during the difficult days that 
     followed August 27, 2006.




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