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111th Congress > House > Vote 1287
Clerk session vote number: 302
Sponsor: MELANCON, Charles J. (D-LA)
Description: Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site
Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the untimely and tragic loss of the 11 workers from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who died on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.
Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.
Recognizes all employees on the Deepwater Horizon for their hard work and sacrifice.
Commends the
rescue crews for their valiant efforts to rescue these workers and others on the platform.
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the families of these people during this difficult time.
Bill titles: Honoring the workers who perished on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, extending condolences to their families, and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the disaster site.
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