U.S. Representative Mike Conaway Issues Statement After Midland Train Tragedy
By: Big 2 News Staff
Updated: November 16, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX) has released the following statement after a train ran into parade float in Midland Thursday, killing 4 wounded military service members and injuring 17 other people.
"Suzanne and I are deeply saddened by the events in Midland last night. Our heartfelt prayers are with the Heroes and their families who have been affected by this tragedy. I am comforted in knowing that the citizens of Midland and all of their neighbors are waiting with open arms to care for injured and grieve with those who lost loved ones.
"I have offered my support to Mayor Perry, Judge Bradford, and all of the first responders, and my office stands ready to assist them in obtaining any resources that they need.
"I would ask, as so many other already have, that we continue to pull together as a community to help and support one another. Please keep our Heroes, their families, Terry Johnson, and the entire Hunt for Heroes organization in your prayers today and in the coming weeks ahead."
"Suzanne and I are deeply saddened by the events in Midland last night. Our heartfelt prayers are with the Heroes and their families who have been affected by this tragedy. I am comforted in knowing that the citizens of Midland and all of their neighbors are waiting with open arms to care for injured and grieve with those who lost loved ones.
"I have offered my support to Mayor Perry, Judge Bradford, and all of the first responders, and my office stands ready to assist them in obtaining any resources that they need.
"I would ask, as so many other already have, that we continue to pull together as a community to help and support one another. Please keep our Heroes, their families, Terry Johnson, and the entire Hunt for Heroes organization in your prayers today and in the coming weeks ahead."
