[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 172 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] Calendar No. 241 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 172 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2007 Received and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ 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. 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: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk. By Deborah M. Spriggs, Deputy Clerk. Calendar No. 241 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. _______________________________________________________________________ June 28, 2007 Received and placed on the calendar