H.Res. 711

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 711 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 711

Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and 
support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, 
specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after 
the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 15, 2025

Mr. Edwards (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Ms. Ross, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Adams, 
Mr. Harrigan, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Knott, Mr. 
Rouzer, and Mr. Hudson) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and 
support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, 
specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after 
the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.

Whereas Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic destruction, loss of life, and 
widespread suffering across western North Carolina;
Whereas families have been displaced from their homes, communities have been 
devastated, and essential infrastructure, including roads and bridges, 
schools, and hospitals, has been severely damaged;
Whereas first responders, emergency management personnel, community 
organizations, faith-based groups, and neighbors have demonstrated 
extraordinary courage and compassion in the face of these unprecedented 
challenges;
Whereas the resilience of affected residents continues to inspire the country, 
even as they endure hardship, grieve lost loved ones, and work toward 
recovery; and
Whereas it is the duty of the House of Representatives to support and stand in 
solidarity with citizens suffering from natural disasters and to 
recognize their losses and their resilience: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) honors the memory of those who lost their lives as a 
result of Hurricane Helene;
(2) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the 
victims and to all individuals and communities who continue to 
suffer in the storm's aftermath;
(3) recognizes and expresses gratitude for the heroic 
efforts of first responders, volunteers, and local leaders who 
have risked their lives to save others and begin the process of 
recovery;
(4) affirms its commitment to supporting the people and 
communities impacted by Hurricane Helene through disaster 
relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts; and
(5) encourages the appropriate executive branch agencies to 
continue to partner with Congress to accelerate recovery of the 
communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
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