| Clyburn Introduces Resolution to Honor the Victims of the North Carolina Beach House Fire
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today introduced a resolution expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, NC this weekend. Clyburn represents the University of South Carolina, where six of the victims attended college. The legislation was introduced with 58 cosponsors including the North Carolina and South Carolina congressional delegations. Following is the text of the resolution.
110TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION
H. RES. ____
Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. CLYBURN (for himself and [see ATTACHED LIST of cosponsors]) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on _________
RESOLUTION
Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.
Whereas in the early morning of October 28, 2007, flames broke out at a beach house in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina;
Whereas the fire spread quickly and took the lives of seven college students, six attended the University of South Carolina and one went to Clemson University: Lauren Mahon of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Allison Walden of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Travis Cale, Justin Anderson and Emily Yelton of Greenville, South Carolina; William Rhea of Florence, South Carolina, and Cassidy Pendley of Chapin, South Carolina;
Whereas 6 University of South Carolina students were injured while escaping the flames and were treated at Brunswick Community Hospital;
Whereas local community members rushed to alert and assist emergency personnel to support the students and their families in the aftermath of the tragedy;
Whereas firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and other emergency personnel from the surrounding communities responded quickly and worked bravely to rescue the injured and extinguish the fire;
Whereas the State of North Carolina and local government officials responded to the fire and its aftermath quickly, effectively, and compassionately;
Whereas the immediate outpouring of support, assistance and compassion from the Nation and South Carolinians is greatly appreciated; and
Whereas the students, faculty, staff, and officials at Clemson University and University of South Carolina have come together as a university community to remember the fallen students and provide strength and support to its respective campuses through this difficult time:
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and friends of Lauren Mahon, Allison Walden, Travis Cale, Justin Anderson, Emily Yelton, William Rhea, and Cassidy Pendley; and offers its hope for the quick and full recovery of those students who were injured in the fire;
(2) expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of countless emergency response personnel, local, State, and Federal officials, health care providers, volunteers, and citizens who have been part of the response; and
(3) expresses its support for all of the students, faculty, administration, and staff at the University of South Carolina and Clemson University as they heal from this tragedy.
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