[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 46 (Monday, March 24, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE MARCH 22, 2014, 
                     LANDSLIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE

  (Ms. DelBENE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday morning, a devastating 
natural disaster struck near the towns of Oso and Darrington in 
Washington State, where a hillside collapsed in a massive landslide, 
wiping out an entire neighborhood. At least eight lives have been lost 
already, with dozens and dozens more reported missing. The scale of 
damage and loss caused by this disaster is truly heartbreaking.
  After spending time in the affected communities and in local 
emergency command centers over the weekend, I am inspired by the 
spirit, courage, and cooperation of everyone in these communities. I 
have seen the bravery of all of our first responders who have risked 
their own lives to save others and continue to do so selflessly.
  As search and rescue efforts continue, tonight I ask my colleagues 
and those around the country to keep the victims, their families, and 
all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.
  Mr. Speaker, my colleagues from the Washington delegation and I ask 
the House to observe a moment of silence in honor of all those that we 
have lost.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House will now observe a moment of 
silence.

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