[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 172 Engrossed in House (EH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 172 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas firefighters work devotedly and selflessly on behalf of the people of the United States, without regard for the peril or danger to themselves; Whereas firefighters carry out the vital role of protecting and ensuring the safety of the public and their property; Whereas on June 18, 2007, 9 brave men of the Charleston Fire Department selflessly paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community; Whereas the firemen who perished had over 120 years of combined service in the fire department; Whereas the events of June 18, 2007, constitute the single worst loss of firefighters since September 11, 2001; Whereas Captain William ``Billy'' Hutchinson, Captain Mike Benke, Captain Louis Mulkey, Engineer Mark Kelsey, Engineer Bradford ``Brad'' Baity, Assistant Engineer Michael French, Firefighter James ``Earl'' Drayton, Firefighter Brandon Thompson, and Firefighter Melvin Champaign were heroes in the truest sense of the word; and Whereas Charlestonians, South Carolinians, and Americans will forever be grateful for the service of these firefighters and mourn their loss: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress honors the lives of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007. Passed the House of Representatives June 27, 2007. Attest: Clerk. 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 172 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.