[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMEMORATING THE 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF OSO LANDSLIDE

  (Ms. SCHRIER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SCHRIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 9th anniversary 
of the Oso landslide. On that tragic day, 43 people lost their lives 
when an entire hillside collapsed, smothering the town and burying it 
in mud.
  Washington State was forever changed.
  Among the victims were a nurse, veterans, even elementary school 
students. There were parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and 
children--all beloved members of their community. We remember them 
today.
  On this anniversary, I would extend my condolences to the friends and 
family members of those victims. While we cannot change the past, we 
can honor those who passed away by working toward a safer future.
  As a Representative of this resilient community, I have worked to 
increase funding for emergency communications and services and 
supported the National Landslide Preparedness Act, all of which help 
ensure that we are ready if such a disaster strikes again.
  People of Oso, my heart is with you today.

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