This resolution expresses condolences for the victims of the UPS Airlines flight 2976 crash and commends the first responders and community support following the tragedy.
Morgan McGarvey
Representative
KY-3
This resolution expresses the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and loved ones of the victims of the UPS Airlines flight 2976 crash. It specifically honors the fourteen individuals who lost their lives in the tragic accident. Furthermore, the resolution commends the heroic and selfless actions of the numerous first responders and emergency personnel who assisted at the scene.
House Resolution Honors Victims and First Responders of UPS Flight 2976 Tragedy in Louisville
This resolution is a formal statement from the House of Representatives expressing deep sorrow and offering official condolences following the tragic crash of UPS Airlines flight 2976. The event, which occurred on November 4, 2025, at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, resulted in the loss of three individuals aboard the flight and eleven community members on the ground.
Remembering the Lost
This resolution’s primary function is to provide official recognition and sympathy to the families and loved ones of those who died. It specifically names all fourteen victims, including flight crew members Captain Dana Diamond, First Officer Lee Truitt, and Captain Richard Wartenberg, alongside community members like Angela Anderson and Ella Petty Whorton. This public acknowledgment is an important step in honoring their memory and providing a formal gesture of support to the citizens of Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky during their grieving process.
Commending the Immediate Response
The resolution also serves to officially commend the swift and coordinated efforts of the emergency response teams. It specifically calls out more than twenty different local, state, and federal units that sprang into action. This includes the Okolona Fire Protection District, the Louisville Fire Department, the Kentucky Air National Guard, and the Louisville Metro Police Department, among others. For the first responders who dealt with the immediate aftermath of the disaster, this resolution provides a formal, public ‘thank you’ for their selfless actions and cooperation across different jurisdictional lines, recognizing the immense pressure they faced in a chaotic situation.