THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY CAUSER, BAKER, RAPP, GABLER, BEAR, BOYD, BRADFORD, BRENNAN, BROOKS, CALTAGIRONE, CLYMER, COHEN, D. COSTA, DALEY, DAY, DENLINGER, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, ELLIS, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GILLEN, GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRELL, HESS, HICKERNELL, M. K. KELLER, KILLION, KORTZ, KULA, MAJOR, MARSICO, MILLARD, MURT, O'NEILL, PAYNE, PICKETT, READSHAW, REED, ROCK, ROSS, SCAVELLO, SONNEY, TAYLOR, THOMAS AND VEREB, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Memorializing the 100th anniversary of the Austin Flood that

occurred on September 30, 1911, in Austin, Potter County,

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Austin Borough is holding a centennial celebration

from September 30 through October 2, 2011, memorializing the

Austin Flood tragedy; and

WHEREAS, On September 30, 1911, at approximately 2:30 p.m.,

the Bayless Dam burst and the floodwaters engulfed the town of

approximately 3,000 inhabitants, resulting in more than 80

deaths and leaving a mass of wreckage in its wake; and

WHEREAS, The Austin Flood was the second-worst flood disaster

in Pennsylvania history; and

WHEREAS, The Borough of Austin will be celebrating the 100th

anniversary of the Austin Flood during the week of September 30

through October 2, 2011, with various activities; therefore be

it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives memorialize the

100th anniversary of the Austin Flood that occurred on September

30, 1911; and be it further

RESOLVED, That all residents of this Commonwealth be

encouraged to observe this historic event and, if possible, to

be a part of the festivities at Austin Borough, Potter County,

Pennsylvania, during the week of September 30 through October 2,

2011.