[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE FLORENCE

  (Mr. ROUZER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, as everyone knows, southeastern North 
Carolina has experienced one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit 
our State in recent memory.
  The eye of Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wrightsville Beach, 
North Carolina, and then proceeded to slow walk down the coast before 
turning inland, resulting in historic flooding, massive power outages, 
and devastating destruction to homes, businesses, and farms. Sadly, 
this storm has taken the lives of at least 35 North Carolinians to 
date.
  What has transpired in my district is truly heartbreaking. But in the 
face of diversity, we have come together stronger than ever.
  I want to make special mention and thank all the first responders; 
linemen; emergency, military, and medical personnel; as well as the 
elected officials at all levels, local business leaders, the news 
media, and all the countless numbers of citizens who are volunteering 
to help our communities by opening their hearts and wallets to those 
who need it.
  I also thank President Trump and his administration for their rapid 
response and commitment to helping all those who have been affected. 
Working together, we will build our communities back stronger than 
ever, make no mistake about it.

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