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U.S. House Passes Resolution Expressing Support for Kansas Flood Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 544. The resolution, which Rep. Boyda cosponsored, expresses the sympathy and support of the U.S. House for victims of the June floods in eastern Kansas. It passed by a vote of 397-0.

"Madam Speaker,

"On June 26th, rains began to fall in eastern Kansas, and they barely paused for the next three days. Storms dumped as much as 21 inches of rain in some places, triggering floods that washed over dozens of counties.

"When the rains finally stopped, I joined Mr. Moore, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Moran, and our governor, Kathleen Sebelius, to tour the flood-damaged regions. We saw heartbreaking sights: homes covered in water, streets rendered inaccessible by floods, and the populations of whole towns camping in middle schools. We also saw countless acts of kindness, from the very large to the very small. Friends and neighbors gave generously of their time, their shelter, their food, and their hearts. As devastating as the floods were, they brought out the very best in Kansans.

"I'm pleased that the House is pausing today to reflect upon what we've lost and to honor the hard work of rebuilding Kansas. Votes such as this are sometimes called ‘symbolic,’ but that is not the same thing as ‘meaningless.’ To the Americans who have heard little news from Kansas since the floodwaters receded, this vote serves as notice that we're rebuilding, stronger than ever before. And to the thousands of Kansans who lost everything, it is a show of support from their community and their country.

"Today, two months after the rain stopped, eastern Kansas is well on its way to recovery. For that, we owe our deepest thanks to our friends and neighbors, to the emergency personnel who worked so tirelessly for so long, and to FEMA for its helping hand. You’ve shown us how to meet a disaster with courage and compassion, and you’ve shown America the very best of Kansas."