[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 108 (Monday, July 9, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S8799]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 264--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE UPON THE 50-
                  YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE AUDREY

  Mr. VITTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 264

       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
       Resolved, 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.

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