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H. PARKS HELMS <br />CHAIRMAN <br /> <br /> July 5, 1994 <br /> <br /> The Honorable Jeff Barnhart <br /> Chairman, Board of County Commissioners <br /> Post Office Box 707 <br />-Concord, NC 28025 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Barnhart: <br /> <br />On Saturday, July 2, 1994, Mecklenburg County experienced an <br />emergency disaster when USAir flight 1016 crashed while <br />attempting to land at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. <br /> <br />Due to the fact that Mecklenburg County was unable to respond <br />to this disaster alone, a mutual aid response was requested <br />from neighboring counties. <br /> <br />I would like to take this opportunity to extend to you my <br />sincere appreciation for the support and involvement of the <br />resources your county provided to us in our hour of need. In <br />particular I wish to extend my thanks to the individuals from <br />your community whose unselfish service in this critical <br />incident permitted rapid care and transportation of the <br />survivors and support of the on-going emergency needs in <br />Charlotte and Mecklenburg County during the course of this <br />disaster situation. <br /> <br />I'm sure the families and friends of those who were killed or <br />injured in this tragedy join with me in expressing 'our <br />heartfelt gratitude for your unselfish and heroic efforts <br />during their time of need. Thank you! <br /> <br />Please extend my praise to the many individuals and <br />organizations that participated. It is good to know that we <br />have neighbors we can depend on. <br /> <br />Chairman <br /> <br /> <br />