[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS AT HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. I come to the floor with a heavy heart today. I am 
deeply saddened by the loss of life as the result of an explosion 
during a live-fire training exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot last 
night, which is located in the northwest part of Nevada's Fourth 
Congressional District.
  I had the honor and privilege of visiting the depot in January and 
meeting with the fine men and women who work there. The families of 
those affected are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope for the 
recovery of those who are in critical condition and who are receiving 
medical care as I speak. The losses we have learned about this morning 
are painful. We have lost seven marines. Others are wounded. My office 
is in contact with the Governor of Nevada, local officials, and 
military command to receive updates on the situation.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the community of Hawthorne. I will 
be leaving as soon as possible to return to Nevada to be with our 
grieving community and servicemembers. I ask for this body's prayers 
and thoughts for our men and women in service.

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