[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            TRAGIC FLOODING

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise tonight concerned about residents 
of my district dealing with flooding that claimed one life there and 
has damaged roads and private property throughout the region. The loss 
of life during this recent flooding is tragic, and my family and I 
continue to pray for everyone affected back home.
  One group of people deserves to be recognized for the work they do in 
times of crisis, and they are our first responders and other emergency 
personnel. When the rest of us are seeking shelter from the storm, the 
men and women who make up our fire and police departments, rescue 
crews, and emergency communications professionals are going to work to 
coordinate a rapid response that will save lives and help limit 
property damage.
  It is appropriate that during these times of disaster we continue to 
pray for those who are suffering and show appreciation for those who 
work so hard to protect us.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that all my House colleagues join me in doing 
that.

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