H.Res. 341: Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009

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H.Res. 341

Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009

Date
April 28, 2009 (111th Congress, 1st Session)

Staff Contact
Sarah Makin

Floor Situation

H.Res. 341 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House under a motion to suspend the rules on April 28, 2009, requiring a two-thirds vote to pass. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) on April 21, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which took no further action.

Bill Summary

H. Res. 341 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• "expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama on March 10, 2009; and

• "conveys its gratitude to the city and county officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and helped prevent further violence."

Background

This resolution honors those who were lost on March 10, 2009 in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama.