Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.

This resolution honors the people who died or were harmed by Hurricane Helene and offers sympathy and support to communities in western North Carolina, especially those in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. It marks one year since the storm hit the state on September 27, 2024 .

It is a statement of remembrance and solidarity. It does not change laws or create new programs. Its purpose is to recognize the losses, keep attention on recovery needs, and show that Congress stands with the affected communities .

• Who is affected: Communities in western North Carolina, especially NC’s 11th District
• What it does: Honors victims and expresses condolences and support (symbolic, no new legal requirements)
• When: Observes the one-year mark since landfall on September 27, 2024