(Updated September 5, 2006)
H.Res. 980
Expressing Condolences to the Families, Friends, and Loved Ones of the Victims
of the Crash of Comair Flight 519, and for Other Purposes
Floor Situation
The House considered H.Res. 980,
under suspension of the rules, on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. It was
agreed to by voice vote.
Summary
H.Res. _ resolves the House of Representatives expresses condolences to the
families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Comair Flight
5191;honors the victims of the crash: Rebecca Adams, Christina Anderson, Lyle
Anderson, Arnold Andrews, Anne Marie Bailey, Bobbie Benton, Jesse Clark Benton,
Carole Bizzack, George Brunacini, Brian Byrd, Jeffrey Clay, Homer Combs, Diane
Combs, Fenton Dawson, Thomas Fahey, Mike Finley, Clarence Wayne C.W. Fortney
II, Wade Bartley Bart Frederick, Hollie Gilbert, Erik Harris, Kelly Heyer,
Jonathan Hooker, Scarlett Parsley Hooker, Priscilla Johnson, Tetsuya Kono,
Nahoko Kono, Charles Lykins, Dan Mallory, Steve McElravy, Lynda McKee, Bobby
Meaux, Leslie Morris II, Kaye Craig Morris, Cecile Moscoe, Judy Ann Rains,
Michael Ryan, Mary Jane Silas, Pat Smith, Tim Snoddy, Marcie Thomason, Greg
Threet, Randy Towles, Larry Turner, Victoria Washington, Jeff Williams, Paige
Winters, Bryan Woodward, JoAnn Wright, and Betty Young; expresses sympathies to
the people of Lexington, the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the Nation who
grieve for the victims; commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers and
personnel at the crash site, including Bryan Jared, a Lexington Metro Police
Officer, and Jon Sallee and James Maupin, Blue Grass Airport Security Officers,
who together retrieved copilot James M. Polehinke from the wreckage; and
commends the Federal, State, and local officials who worked together to respond
to the tragedy with courage, determination, and skill.
Background
The people of Kentucky, including the citizens
of the 6th Congressional District, experienced a terrible tragedy with the loss
of 49 lives in the crash of Comair
Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2006.
Many of the victims of the crash were residents of Kentucky, particularly of the
small, close-knit town of Lexington and other surrounding communities. Federal,
State, and local officials have cooperated not only at the crash site but
throughout Kentucky and the Nation to respond to the emergency, investigate the
accident, and provide assistance to families devastated by the loss of loved
ones.
Legislative History
H.Res 980 was introduced by
Rep. Chandler (KY). The
bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
For additional information or questions, please contact Rep. Chandler's office at 5-4706.