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HRES 1178 110th Congress House

Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.

Introduced: May 7, 2008 See on congress.gov
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May 7, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 7, 2008
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 Latest action May 7, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses: (1) sympathy to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastation caused by the tornadoes that struck the communities on April 28, 2008; (2) appreciation to first responders, hospital personnel, local officials, and others involved in the relief effort; and (3) support as those citizens continue efforts to rebuild their communities and lives.

Recognizes the numerous individuals and entities that gave selflessly to aid in the disaster relief efforts.

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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 7, 2008
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · May 7, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1178: Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1178/
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"H. Res. 1178: Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1178/.
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H. Res. 1178, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1178/.
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[H. Res. 1178: Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1178/)
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