Madam Speaker, although much work is left to be done as our communities start to recover from the severe storms that ravaged Oregon and Washington on December 2 and 3, 2007, we can reflect and be grateful for the hard work of the thousands of our fellow Pacific Northwesterners who helped neighbors, families, and complete strangers during the storms and their aftermath. ... We were all shocked by the devastating impact that these storms wreaked on Oregon. More than 10 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period with wind gusts ranging from 60 to 129 miles an hour. ... Thankfully, first responders and ordinary citizens moved quickly to help their fellow Oregonians cope with the storm. ... Selfless Oregonians from across the State came to help in what turned out to be a spectacular response effort. It has been incredible to see the extraordinary efforts of so many.
Darlene Hooley, Honoring Local and State First Responders, and the Citizens of the Pacific Northwest in Facing the Severe Winter Storm of December 2 and 3, 2007 -- (Extensions of Remarks - December 19, 2007) Speech of Hon. Darlene Hooley of Oregon in the House of Representatives, Monday, December 17, 2007. Congressional Record
