[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 612 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 1, 2004.
Whereas fire kills more Americans than all other natural disasters combined;
Whereas all Americans must work together for the common goal of fire prevention,
fire use, and fire suppression;
Whereas firefighters routinely risk their lives to save others, and some
sacrifice their lives in the line of duty;
Whereas on March 26, 2004, the Carver Community of Richmond, Virginia, and
Virginia Commonwealth University experienced a devastating fire
resulting in the condemnation and destruction of numerous buildings and
property;
Whereas strong winds quickly spread the fire through several city blocks and a
section of the Virginia Commonwealth University campus;
Whereas firefighters, police, public servants, and civilians exhibited
resilience and courage in combating the dangerous fire and in dealing
with its aftermath;
Whereas the local firefighters who initially answered the call were later
assisted by countless firefighters from fire stations throughout the
region who united in a determined effort to defeat the blaze and fight
the challenging wind, smoke, and heat conditions in order to save the
remaining area;
Whereas public, private, and civic organizations worked as a seamless team
preserving and protecting human lives, defending property, and providing
food and comfort to all affected; and
Whereas all involved met their community's call to duty by providing brave and
steadfast assistance and upholding the finest traditions of the
Commonwealth of Virginia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the
firefighters, police, public servants, civilians, and private businesses who
responded to the devastating fire in Richmond, Virginia, on March 26, 2004, and
commends them for their dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Attest:
Clerk.