[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13] [Senate] [Page 17301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SENATE RESOLUTION 558--HONORING THE LIVES AND MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH OF COMAIR FLIGHT 5191, AND EXTENDING THE MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS Mr. McCONNELL (for himself and Mr. Bunning) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: S. Res. 558 Whereas, on August 27, 2006, the Commonwealth of Kentucky suffered a tragic loss when Comair Flight 5191 crashed shortly after takeoff at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky; Whereas 49 individuals perished in that tragic accident; Whereas that event brought grief not only into the communities of Kentucky, such as Lexington, Georgetown, Somerset, London, Harrodsburg, and Richmond, but also to homes throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan; and Whereas local volunteers and government officials responded quickly to rescue a survivor, James Polehinke, investigate the accident, and provide relief and recovery to the families and friends of the victims: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes and honors the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191, including-- Rebecca Adams; Christina Anderson; Lyle Anderson; Arnold Andrews; Anne Marie Bailey; Bobbie Benton; Jesse Clark Benton; Carole Bizzack; George Brunacini; Brian Byrd; Jeffrey Clay; Diane Combs; Homer Combs; Fenton Dawson; Thomas Fahey; Mike Finley; Clarence Wayne (``C.W.'') Fortney II; Wade Bartley (``Bart'') Frederick; Hollie Gilbert; Erik Harris; Kelly Heyer; Jonathan Walton Hooker; Scarlett Parsley Hooker; Priscilla Johnson; Nahoko Kono; Tetsuya Kono; Charles Lykins; Dan Mallory; Steve McElravy; Lynda McKee; Bobby Meaux; Kaye Craig Morris; Leslie Morris II; Cecile Moscoe; Judy Ann Rains; Michael N. Ryan; Mary Jane Silas; Pat Smith; Timothy K. Snoddy; Marcie Thomason; Greg Threet; Randy Towles; Larry Turner; Victoria Washington; Jeff Williams; Paige Winters; Bryan Woodward; JoAnn Wright; and Betty Young; (2) conveys the most sincere condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families, friends, and communities of the victims; (3) recognizes the rescue and safety workers, medical personnel, and Federal, State, and local officials who-- (A) responded to the tragedy; and (B) are working-- (i) to uncover the causes of that tragedy; and (ii) to prevent future accidents; and (4) commends the volunteers, counselors, and clergy who provided support to families during the difficult days that followed August 27, 2006. ____________________