[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     SAGO MINE COAL MINING ACCIDENT

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 3, 2006

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all West Virginians, our hearts 
and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who are 
trapped in the Sago Mine in Upshur County, West Virginia. We extend our 
hope that families will be reunited and lives will be saved.
  Once again, when it mattered most, West Virginians have risen to the 
occasion. The men and women who are tirelessly dedicating their efforts 
to recovering our fellow Americans are to be commended and applauded. 
The community that is extending their support to the families and 
friends who are patiently waiting at this critical time are also 
helping in this difficult and tenuous time.
  Though we are all anxiously anticipating their safe return, I urge 
everyone to take a moment and ask our Creator for his full support in 
these efforts. As a West Virginian, I am proud of the way both our 
state leaders and residents have responded to this disaster.

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