On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
I too come to the well to address a tragedy that happened this morning. Early this morning, an F 4 tornado hit the city of Harrisburg, Illinois, in my district. There was extensive damage, and six residents lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost family and friends, those who were injured, and those who lost their homes. I plan to visit Harrisburg personally tomorrow and thank all those first responders who have been working tirelessly to care for the injured and to begin the long road back to clean up. The mutual aid provided by the surrounding communities is also very heartwarming. I pledge to work with Mayor Eric Gregg and other local officials to rebuild the Harrisburg we all know and love. ____________________
