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  SENATE RESOLUTION 504--EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO 
  THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS FOLLOWING THE TORNADO THAT HIT 
                 CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ON APRIL 24, 2010

  Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. Cochran) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 504

       Whereas, on the afternoon of April 24, 2010, a tornado 
     passed across the State of Mississippi, leaving a path of 
     destruction 1\1/2\ miles wide;
       Whereas 10 lives were tragically lost, and many other 
     people were injured;
       Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF-4 by the 
     National Weather Service, with winds estimated at 170 miles 
     per hour;
       Whereas the tornado is the largest to strike Mississippi 
     since 2001;
       Whereas almost 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed;
       Whereas thousands of residents across 18 counties have been 
     displaced from their homes; and
       Whereas, in response to the declaration by the President of 
     a major disaster, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency has made Federal disaster assistance 
     available for the State of Mississippi to assist in local 
     recovery efforts: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and 
     friends of those who lost their lives in the terrible events 
     of April 24, 2010;
       (2) extends its wishes for a full recovery for all those 
     who were injured;
       (3) extends its thanks to the first responders, 
     firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel who took 
     quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims; and
       (4) stands with the people of Mississippi as they begin the 
     healing process following this terrible event.

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