[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 100 (Thursday, May 28, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HISTORIC FLOODING IN MID-MICHIGAN

  (Mr. MOOLENAAR asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
first responders, emergency officials, and the people of mid-Michigan 
for their swift action, heroic work, and incredible compassion in 
responding to the flooding in our region last week.
  In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, historic rain, and the failure 
of two dams, they quickly and safely evacuated more than 11,000 people 
without a single death or injury and provided shelter for those who 
were displaced.
  I have been on the ground meeting with residents who have been 
affected, especially in Sanford, which took the hardest hit from this 
heartbreaking event. Residents have lost businesses, homes, and 
cherished family possessions.
  In the face of these challenges, our community is coming together. We 
are grateful for the overwhelming support that has come from across the 
State and from nonprofits and businesses. My colleagues here in 
Congress have also reached out to me, and I appreciate their kind words 
and offers of assistance.
  Madam Speaker, today, I say thank you to everyone in mid-Michigan and 
across the country for their support during this challenging time.

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