III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 264 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2007 Mr. Vitter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate upon the 50-year anniversary of Hurricane Audrey.

Whereas on June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey made landfall with winds of 145mph and 12-foot storm surges; Whereas Hurricane Audrey ranks as the 7th deadliest hurricane to strike the United States in modern record keeping with an estimated 526 lives lost; Whereas Hurricane Audrey ranks as the 2nd deadliest hurricane to strike Louisiana, only behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005; and Whereas Hurricane Audrey caused damage in excess of $120,000,000 and destroyed more than 90 percent of the buildings in Cameron and Vermillion Parishes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)commemorates the life of each individual who died as a result of Hurricane Audrey; (2)extends its deepest condolences to the victims of this tragic disaster, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones; (3)commits to support victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters; (4)honors and expresses gratitude to members of the Armed Forces, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and others who have bravely and faithfully participated in the rescue, response, and rebuilding of areas affected by Hurricane Audrey; and (5)declares June 27, 2007, to be a National Day of Remembrance, in commemoration of the 50-year Anniversary of Hurricane Audrey on June 27, 1957.