Jay Rockefeller: “as you may know, my state of West Virginia was ravaged last week by its worst flooding in years. Homes were destroyed…”

“as you may know, my state of West Virginia was ravaged last week by its worst flooding in years. Homes were destroyed, businesses and infrastructure were shut down and, most tragically, lives were lost. The outpouring of support thus far has been truly heartwarming; however, much is still needed in order to rebuild our communities. That is why I am asking my colleagues, our staffs, and our friends to support this resolution and to participate in a clothing drive that will give aid to the victims of this tragedy. I am proud to be joined by our distinguished senior Senator, Robert C. Byrd, in our effort to help West Virginians. Our drive can only be successful if the resolution before us is passed, and if we each give what we can. Immediately following the floods, I visited some of the areas hardest hit. Although I have seen this type of devastation before, I was still taken aback by dissolved roads, collapsed homes, and splintered bridges. Fortunately, the clean-up process is already underway as federal disaster relief pours in.”