2011-J2100

Paying just tribute and remembering the 125 tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri

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2011-J2100


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying just tribute and remembering the 125
tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri, and expressing the deepest condo-
lences of the people from the State of New York

WHEREAS, The human toll resulting from the devastating, cataclysmic
events of the tornado of Joplin, Missouri, and its aftermath will alter
the course of the lives of countless families and require the efforts
and support of Americans from across the United States to ensure the
restoration of stability to all affected by this natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body extends its deepest heartfelt condo-
lences on behalf of the people of the State of New York to the victims
of the Joplin, Missouri, tornado and to express solidarity with all of
the individuals and organizations involved in the ongoing rescue and
recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, On Sunday May 22, 2011, a category EF-5 tornado, with
sustained winds greater than 200 miles per hour swept through the south-
west Missouri town of Joplin; as a result of this catastrophe, 125 lives
were tragically lost and approximately 900 individuals injured; and
WHEREAS, Ravaged by one of the deadliest tornadoes in American histo-
ry, the Joplin, Missouri disaster was the single deadliest tornado to
touch down since official records were maintained in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Countless Missourians displayed unparalleled acts of heroism
and sacrifice to save the lives of their family, friends, neighbors and
fellow man; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, offers its deepest condolences to the families and loved
ones of those tornado victims killed or injured, and pledges its heart-
felt support through this difficult time of grief and sorrow; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the magnitude of this ongo-
ing national tragedy, and with these words sends the message to all
victims of the Joplin, Missouri, tornado that the people of this great
Empire State relate to the suffering that others endure in times of such
devastation and recovery, and will remain steadfast in unity with them
for as long as it takes to reunite their families, restore hope to their
lives, and secure their future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
just tribute and remember the 125 tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri,
and express the deepest condolences of the people from the State of New
York.

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  • 27 / May / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 02 / Jun / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 02 / Jun / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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