[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2866]
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                  SUPPORTING CJ'S HOME PROTECTION ACT

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2009

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, as the House considers H.R. 320, ``CJ's 
Home Protection Act,'' I encourage my colleagues to support its 
passage. As a cosponsor of this bill, I believe it is important to 
reflect back on why this legislation is crucial to saving lives in our 
communities.
  In June 2007, devastating storms, tornadoes and flooding hit my 
district over a few days' time and left large amounts of property 
damaged and displaced thousands of families. Tragically, the flooding 
also took the lives of 11 individuals and injured others.
  At Skyline Mobile Home Estates in Haltom City, I met with Haltom City 
Mayor Bill Lanford after the floods to see the damage and to also meet 
with local residents. About 100 mobile homes were impacted by the 
storms because there was not enough time for residents to know what was 
happening and to prepare for the coming disaster.
  One of the most devastating impacts to this community was the death 
of 4-year-old Alexandria Collins. She was torn from her mother's grasp 
by the water's current as they fled to a neighbor's boat.
  CJ's Home Protection bill requires that NOAA weather radios be 
installed in new mobile homes as they are being manufactured in order 
for residents to receive emergency broadcasting information and alerts. 
This bill will help save lives during emergency situations by providing 
people with the time and the information they need to take care of 
themselves and their families.
  Thank you, and I urge the House to pass this legislation.

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