[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 93 (Friday, May 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
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                      HONORING MR. WINDELL CUROLE

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 27, 2022

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today in order to 
share a story of Cajun ingenuity and recognize a man who went beyond 
the call of duty for his community. Windell Curole, Manager of the 
South Lafourche Levee District, fought tooth and nail to build a more 
secure flood protection system. Mr. Curole knew the area's levees 
weren't high enough to defend against a major storm; he began gathering 
funds and bringing in the necessary resources to raise the levees. Mr. 
Curole understands his community and gained their support--guided by 
his leadership, the Parish self-taxed in order to improve their own 
levee system.
  Mr. Curole is no stranger to challenge: the U.S. Corps of Engineers 
issued cease and desist orders, even going so far as to threaten him 
with legal repercussions for lacking the correct permits. Driven by a 
just cause, Mr. Curole simply kept building. Mr. Curole's efforts 
successfully protected South Lafourche from Hurricane Ida, which 
devastated most of the surrounding area. His vision and efforts 
prevented extensive flooding and helped the region back on its feet 
after this terrible storm. Come hell, high water, or even legal 
threats, Windell Curole has always and will always take appropriate 
action to defend his community. I am proud to call Mr. Curole a fellow 
Louisianian--and friend.

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