By Bailey H.C.R. No. 49 75R5135 PAN-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the deep shock and 1-2 sorrow felt by all Texans at the news of the great tragedy that has 1-3 occurred in Houston with the collapse of Northline Mall; and 1-4 WHEREAS, At approximately 9 a.m., on January 30, 1997, brick 1-5 and concrete crashed to the floor of Northline Mall when a wall 1-6 collapsed as 14 huge concrete columns adjoining it fell, a walkway 1-7 crumbled, and the ceiling of the building caved in; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Though the stores in the mall had not yet opened for 1-9 business, a number of local citizens, including members of the 1-10 Northline Mall Walkers Club, were killed or seriously injured while 1-11 taking their daily walk; the building had become a popular 1-12 gathering place for many local retirees who enjoyed getting their 1-13 exercise in an environment where they felt free from concerns of 1-14 potential violence or bad weather; and 1-15 WHEREAS, While those involved struggle to rebuild their lives 1-16 in the aftermath of this devastating accident, our thoughts and 1-17 prayers are with them, and it is fitting that we remember at this 1-18 time the people who were killed or injured; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-20 hereby honor the memory of the citizens of Houston who lost their 1-21 lives in the collapse of Northline Mall and extend deepest sympathy 1-22 to all those whose lives have been profoundly affected by this 1-23 horrendous accident; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives and 2-1 Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of the innocent 2-2 victims who died in the Northline Mall tragedy.