[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 53 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION
(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the American Flood
Coalition for 5 years of driving proactive solutions to combat
flooding.
During this time, the American Flood Coalition has brought together
political, military, business, and local civic leaders to build
resilience against stronger storms and more frequent flooding.
In North Carolina's Fifth District, recent tropical storms have
brought inches of rain in only a matter of hours, triggering
destructive floods and landslides. These storms can leave behind
millions of dollars in damages that burden communities for years.
The American Flood Coalition works across all levels of government,
supporting process improvements and projects that directly protect
against such impacts while lifting the experiences and needs of members
to drive transformational adaptation policy at the Federal level.
Congratulations, American Flood Coalition, on 5 years of protecting
our Nation's residents, economy, and military installations from
flooding.
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