[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S6025]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 599--EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO 
THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS FOLLOWING THE TORNADO THAT HIT THE 
   LITTLE SIOUX SCOUT RANCH IN LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA, ON JUNE 11, 2008.

  Mr. NELSON of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hagel, and Mr. 
Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 599

       Whereas, on the evening of June 11, 2008, a tornado struck 
     the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa;
       Whereas 4 lives were tragically lost, and many other people 
     were injured;
       Whereas Boy Scouts and Boy Scout leaders at the camp showed 
     great heroism and courage in providing aid and assistance to 
     their fellow Scouts;
       Whereas the first responders, firefighters, and law 
     enforcement, and medical personnel worked valiantly to help 
     provide care and comfort to those who were injured;
       Whereas the Boy Scouts of America will continue to feel the 
     loss and remember the courage of the Boy Scouts who were at 
     the Little Sioux Scout Ranch the evening of June 11, 2008;
       Whereas the Boy Scouts of America will continue to develop 
     young men who show the character, strength, and bravery that 
     was demonstrated by the Boy Scouts at the Little Sioux Scout 
     Ranch on the evening of June 11, 2008; and
       Whereas the people of Nebraska and Iowa have embraced those 
     affected and will continue to offer support to the families 
     of those who were lost and injured; 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 June 11, 2008, at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little 
     Sioux, Iowa: Sam Thomsen, Josh Fennen, and Ben Petrzilka of 
     Omaha, Nebraska, and Aaron Eilerts of Eagle Grove, Iowa;
       (2) shares its thoughts and prayers for a full recovery for 
     all those who were injured;
       (3) commends the Boy Scouts of America for the support the 
     organization has provided to the families and friends of 
     those who were lost and injured;
       (4) extends its thanks to the first responders, 
     firefighters, and law enforcement, and medical personnel who 
     took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims; 
     and
       (5) stands with the people of Nebraska and Iowa as they 
     begin the healing process following this terrible event.

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