[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 174 (Friday, November 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2385-E2386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2007, FIRE IN OCEAN 
                             ISLE BEACH, NC

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                               speech of

                            HON. BOB INGLIS

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2007

  Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, our deepest sympathies go 
out to the families

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and friends who lost loved ones in the fire that took seven young lives 
on October 28, 2008.
  As parents, we grieve with the parents who grieve. As siblings, we 
mourn with those who mourn the loss of sisters and brothers. As 
friends, we weep with those friends who weep.
  In the midst of grief, we point to hope. We hope that our words bring 
some comfort, and we pray that these everlasting words will bring peace 
to the family, friends and loved ones of Cassidy, Lauren, Justin, 
Travis, Allison, William, and Emily:

       ``Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our 
     sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by 
     him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our 
     transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the 
     punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his 
     wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53: 4-5).''

  Thank you, Representative Clyburn, for offering this resolution. 
South Carolina and the nation unite in our sympathy and support for 
those affected by this tragedy.

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