Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.
H. Res. 711 is a non-binding House resolution that honors the victims of Hurricane Helene and expresses condolences and support for the communities in western North Carolina, with a focus on North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, one year after the hurricane made landfall on September 27, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the destruction and hardship caused by the storm, praises the courage and service of first responders and volunteers, and reiterates Congress’s commitment to disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding. It also urges executive branch agencies to continue partnering with Congress to speed up recovery efforts. As a resolution, it does not authorize new funding or create new laws, but it signals congressional support and solidarity with affected communities.
Key Points
- 1Honors the memory of Hurricane Helene victims and offers condolences to their families and affected communities.
- 2Recognizes the widespread damage to infrastructure (roads, bridges, schools, hospitals) in western North Carolina, with emphasis on impacts in NC’s 11th Congressional District.
- 3Commends first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers, and local leaders for their courageous service during and after the disaster.
- 4Affirms Congress’s commitment to disaster relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts to assist Helene-affected communities.
- 5Encourages ongoing collaboration between appropriate executive branch agencies and Congress to accelerate the recovery process.