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Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing the severe winter storm of December 2 and 3, 2007.

12/17/2007--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the citizens of the Pacific Northwest for their courage in facing the storm and efforts in helping their neighbors in a time of great need.

Honors the National Weather Service, state and local police officers, fire fighters, local rescue personnel, other first responders, and amateur radio operators for their efforts in the face of the severe storm.

Extends the thoughts and prayers of the U.S. House of Representatives to those whose lives have been devastated, and who have lost their housing, transportation, communications, water, heat, or electricity.

Extends its profound and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who perished.



Latest Actions
  • 12/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
  • 12/17/2007 - Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • 12/17/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • 12/17/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 12/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business.
  • 12/17/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 12/17/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 1164).
  • 12/17/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15477-15479)
  • 12/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15513-15514)
  • 12/17/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 1164). (text: CR H15478)
  • 12/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.RES.851 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House12/20/2007

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