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HRES 765 111th Congress House

Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the…

Official title: Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, an… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.

Introduced: September 23, 2009 See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Congressional tributesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Floods and storm protectionGeorgiaNatural disasters
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 23, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 724). (text: CR H9838)
Sep 23, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9842-9843)
Sep 23, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 23, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 23, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 765.
Sep 23, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9837-9840)
Sep 23, 2009
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 23, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 23, 2009 House · vote #724 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 421–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 23, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the still rising floodwaters. Expresses support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) efforts to respond to needs of affected citizens and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 765: Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-765/
MLA
"H. Res. 765: Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-765/.
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H. Res. 765, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-765/.
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[H. Res. 765: Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-765/)
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