By Krusee H.C.R. No. 317 75R17184 PAN-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the deep shock felt 1-2 by citizens throughout the state, and indeed the nation, at the 1-3 devastation wreaked by severe weather in the Central Texas 1-4 communities of Jarrell and Cedar Park; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On May 27, 1997, at 4:05 p.m. a tornado swept 1-6 through Williamson County and touched down in Jarrell; with 1-7 stunning swiftness, the storm leveled 50 homes, claiming the lives 1-8 of approximately 30 people and injuring countless more; today, the 1-9 death toll continues to rise and some 23 people remain missing; and 1-10 WHEREAS, From there, the storm continued on its path of 1-11 destruction, ravaging homes in the Buttercup Creek subdivision of 1-12 Cedar Park, where it also collapsed the roof of an Albertson's 1-13 store, injuring several individuals inside; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Sadly, this is not the first time tragedy has 1-15 struck Williamson County, for on May 17, 1989, another deadly 1-16 tornado struck the town of Jarrell, killing one individual and 1-17 causing $3 million in property damage; and 1-18 WHEREAS, While those involved struggle to rebuild their lives 1-19 in the aftermath of this devastating incident, our thoughts and 1-20 prayers are with them, and we wish to encourage all Texans to 1-21 extend a helping hand to their neighbors in need and to react to 1-22 this tragedy with the utmost compassion, generosity, and 1-23 commitment; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-1 hereby honor the memory of the Texans who died as a result of the 2-2 tornadoes that hit Central Texas and extend deepest sympathy to all 2-3 those whose lives have been profoundly affected by this terrible 2-4 tragedy; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives and 2-6 Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of the innocent 2-7 victims of the Central Texas tornadoes.