[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 13, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5674]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 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

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

                              S. Res. 558

       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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