[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 558 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 558

Honoring the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas 
citizen who lost their lives due to the tragic flooding in the State of 
                       Louisiana in August 2016.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 13, 2016

  Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. 
Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas 
citizen who lost their lives due to the tragic flooding in the State of 
                       Louisiana in August 2016.

Whereas, during mid-August 2016, a historic flood swept through the southern 
        part of the State of Louisiana, taking the lives of 13 people, damaging 
        over 130,000 homes, displacing thousands of families, and causing over 
        $8,700,000,000 of material damages;
Whereas William Mayfield, 67, of Zachary, Louisiana, perished on August 12, 
        2016;
Whereas Linda Coco Bishop, 63, perished on August 14, 2016;
Whereas Brett Broussard, 55, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on August 15, 
        2016;
Whereas William F. ``Bill'' Borne, 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on 
        August 16, 2016;
Whereas Richard James Jr., 57, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on August 15, 
        2016;
Whereas Samuel Muse, 54, of Greensburg, Louisiana, perished on August 13, 2016;
Whereas Kenneth Slocum, 59, of Tangipahoa Village, Louisiana, perished on August 
        14, 2016;
Whereas Earrol Lewis, 49, of Houston, Texas, perished on August 15, 2016;
Whereas Stacy Ruffin, 44, of Roseland, Louisiana, perished on August 13, 2016;
Whereas Alexandra ``Ally'' Budde, 20, of Hammond, Louisiana, perished on August 
        14, 2016;
Whereas Ordatha Hoggatt, 57, of Leesville, Louisiana, perished on August 14, 
        2016;
Whereas an unnamed woman, 93, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, perished on August 
        17, 2016;
Whereas an unidentified man of Denham Springs, Louisiana, perished on August 17, 
        2016; and
Whereas the people of the United States stand united with the people of 
        Louisiana and the families of the victims--

    (1) to support all individuals affected; and

    (2) to pray for healing and restoration: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana 
        citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives in the August 
        2016 flooding;
            (2) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the 
        families of the victims and to all affected individuals in the 
        communities of the flooded parishes;
            (3) recognizes the skill and sacrifice of the law 
        enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers who have 
        demonstrated tremendous resolve throughout the recovery;
            (4) commends the efforts of individuals who are working to 
        care and provide for the injured and displaced;
            (5) applauds the generous support, assistance, and aid 
        provided by people across the United States; and
            (6) pledges to continue to work together--
                    (A) to support Louisiana in its time of need.
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