A 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.

Bill: 114-sres-558
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2016-09-13
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Disaster relief and insurance

First responders and emergency personnel

Floods and storm protection

Law enforcement officers

Louisiana

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Texas
Latest action: action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5678; text as passed Senate: CR S5674)

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-09-13
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Honors the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives in the August 2016 flooding. Extends condolences and prayers to the families of the victims and to all affected individuals in the communities of the flooded parishes.</p> <p>Recognizes the law enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers who have demonstrated tremendous resolve throughout the recovery.</p> <p>Commends the individuals working to care and provide for the injured and displaced.</p> <p>Applauds the support, assistance, and aid provided by people across the United States.</p> <p>Pledges to continue to work together to support Louisiana in its time of need.</p> <ul> <ul> </ul> </ul>

action_date: 2016-09-13
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Honors the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives in the August 2016 flooding. Extends condolences and prayers to the families of the victims and to all affected individuals in the communities of the flooded parishes.</p> <p>Recognizes the law enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers who have demonstrated tremendous resolve throughout the recovery.</p> <p>Commends the individuals working to care and provide for the injured and displaced.</p> <p>Applauds the support, assistance, and aid provided by people across the United States.</p> <p>Pledges to continue to work together to support Louisiana in its time of need.</p> <ul> </ul>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 558 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; 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

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.