[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE RECENT TORNADO

  (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to give thanks to all who 
stepped up to help when St. Louis was struck by the Good Friday 
tornado. But now it's time to help our fellow Missourians in Joplin who 
last night suffered Missouri's most deadly tornado in 50 years, up to 1 
mile wide and 6 miles long, devastating homes, businesses, schools, and 
the local hospital.
  I have reached out to our colleague, Billy Long, who represents 
southwest Missouri. We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to 
the families of at least 89 dead, many more injured, and all whose way 
of life has literally been demolished.
  As a member of the congressional subcommittee with oversight 
responsibility for FEMA, I commend the prompt action of our first 
responders as they conduct urgent search and rescue operations. The 
American Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter. For those who would 
like to help, you can visit www.redcross.org.
  In the spirit of thanks for the assistance given to St. Louis in our 
time of need, it is time to provide a helping hand to our many 
neighbors who urgently require our help in southwest Missouri.

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