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H.Res. 1178 · 110th Congress

Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial…

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Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.

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Expresses: (1) sympathy to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastation caused by the tornadoes that struck the communities on April 28, 2008; (2) appreciation to first responders, hospital personnel, local officials, and others involved in the relief effort; and (3) support as those citizens continue efforts to…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 7, 2008

Expresses: (1) sympathy to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastation caused by the tornadoes that struck the communities on April 28, 2008; (2) appreciation to first responders, hospital personnel, local officials, and others involved in the relief effort; and (3) support as those citizens continue efforts to rebuild their communities and lives.

Recognizes the numerous individuals and entities that gave selflessly to aid in the disaster relief efforts.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.

Latest action (May 7, 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: May 7, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.