[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H31-H32]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             MARSHALL FIRE

  (Mr. NEGUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, just over a week ago, on December 30, a 
devastating disaster hit the Boulder community. Fueled by hurricane-
force winds, exacerbated by months of drought and dry conditions, the 
Marshall fire spread through the suburban neighborhoods of Louisville 
and Superior with a speed and magnitude that we have never witnessed 
before.
  Over 1,000 homes and businesses destroyed. Over 30,000 individuals 
evacuated. Countless families and community members dealing now with 
unprecedented loss left only with the clothes on their backs and the 
items carried in their departure. One known fatality and still one 
member of our community missing. Our hearts ache for every single 
person touched by this disaster.

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For every first responder and firefighter that worked to keep our 
community safe, we owe you a debt of gratitude.
  Madam Speaker, finally, I close by saying that I have lived in this 
community for many, many years. And we know that even in this 
unprecedented and terrible tragedy, that we are strong, that our 
community is resilient, and that our community will get through this 
together.

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