STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 47th Legislature (2000)

See original document here HR 1057

HOUSE

RESOLUTION HR1057 By: Calvey and Greenwood

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution commending disaster relief workers for the vital role they performed on behalf of tornado victims; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, on May 3, 1999, a series of deadly tornadoes caused incredible loss of life, injury and destruction throughout central Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, in the wake of this catastrophe, professional and volunteer disaster relief workers responded immediately to aid the injured and displaced; and

WHEREAS, the efforts of these dedicated individuals were invaluable in dealing with a very traumatic situation; and

WHEREAS, the competency and compassion of these wonderful people set an example recognized nationwide for selfless dedication and professionalism in coping with a grave natural disaster; and

WHEREAS, these brave individuals, whose only thoughts were to help their fellow citizens, are persons to be admired for exhibiting values that are a credit to this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 47TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the professional and volunteer disaster relief workers who responded so quickly and competently to the disaster caused by the May 3, 1999, tornadoes that devastated central Oklahoma are hereby commended for the vital role they performed on behalf of the victims of this terrible event.

THAT copies of this resolution be dispatched to the Salvation Army, Feed the Children, the Oklahoma City and Heart of Oklahoma Chapters of the American Red Cross, Project Heartland, the Oklahoma National Guard, the United States Post Office, the Department of Civil Emergency Management, Pathfinders Search and Rescue, EMSA, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, the City of Moore, the Moore Fire Department, the Moore Police Department, Cleveland County Assessor Denise Heavener, Cleveland County Commissioners Bill Graves, George Skinner and Leroy Krohmer, Cleveland County Sheriff F. DeWayne Beggs, Moore Ministerial Alliance, Moore Youth and Family Services, Del City High School Relief Coordinators Barbara Dooley and Nancy Spencer, the Del City Fire Department, the Del City Police Department, the City of Del City, Luby's, T.G.I. Friday's, the A.L.E.R.T. Team, Air Land Emergency Rescue Team, Premier Catering, the Moore Community Center, the Moore Beautiful Committee, the Cleveland County Extension Center, the First United Methodist Church of Moore, Sunnylane Southern Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, First Southern Baptist Church, Del City Church of Christ, Carter Park Church of Christ, Christ Life Church of God, Sunnylane United Methodist Church, Del City First Church of the Nazarene, and the Del Aire, Olde Towne, Del City North, Shalimar, Hartsdel and Epperly Heights Neighborhood Watch Associations.

47-2-9355 SD 2/28/08

Blessed are those that give of themselves!

We do not charge for any Search and Rescue service we provide to the community!