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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. 

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 

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; 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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1 (1) honors the memory and legacy of the 12 

2 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their 

3 lives in the August 2016 flooding; 

4 (2) extends its heartfelt condolences and pray5 ers to the families of the victims and to all affected 

6 individuals in the communities of the flooded par7 ishes; 

8 (3) recognizes the skill and sacrifice of the law 

9 enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers 

10 who have demonstrated tremendous resolve through11 out the recovery; 

12 (4) commends the efforts of individuals who are 

13 working to care and provide for the injured and dis14 placed; 

15 (5) applauds the generous support, assistance, 

16 and aid provided by people across the United States; 

17 and 

18 (6) pledges to continue to work together— 

19 (A) to support Louisiana in its time of 

20 need. 

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