Vitter, Cassidy Introduce Resolution Honoring Louisiana Flood Victims

Today, U.S. Senators David Vitter (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) introduced a Senate resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the thirteen individuals who lost their lives during recent flooding which devastated much of South Louisiana last month.

"This once-in-a-thousand-year-flooding disaster has tragically taken thirteen lives, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the loved ones they leave behind, as well as with those who have also tragically lost everything in the wake of the floodwaters," said Vitter. "But as we move forward, as communities rebuild and families return to their torn-down homes, it's encouraging to see the generosity, strength, and support coming from family, friends, neighbors, and strangers to help those who have lost so much in recent weeks. It will certainly be a long road to recovery, but I am confident in Louisianans' ability to rebuild and recover--together."

"We must remember and honor those who lost their lives in Louisiana's recent flood," said Cassidy. "We recognize the first responders and volunteers who saved thousands and continue providing assistance during our recovery. Louisiana will rebuild, recover and prosper."

Today's resolution honors the memory and legacy of the thirteen individuals who lost their lives during the recent flooding disaster--two of whom remain unidentified--as well as recognizing the damage of over 130,000 homes, displacement of thousands of families, and causation of over $8,700,000,000 of material damages. The names of those who perished are:

William Mayfield, 67, of Zachary, Louisiana
Linda Coco Bishop, 63, of Louisiana
Brett Broussard, 55, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
William F. "Bill" Borne, 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Richard James Jr., 57, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Samuel Muse, 54, of Greensburg, Louisiana
Kenneth Slocum, 59, of Tangipahoa Village, Louisiana
Earrol Lewis, 49, of Houston, Texas
Stacy Ruffin, 44, of Roseland, Louisiana
Alexandra "Ally" Budde, 20, of Hammond, Louisiana
Ordatha Hoggatt, 57, of Leesville, Louisiana
An unnamed woman, 93, of Denham Springs, Louisiana
An unidentified man of Denham Springs, Louisiana

The Senators are currently working to pass funding to help repair the significant damage the flooding caused and to increase the recovery cost-share between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of Louisiana, and introduced the resolution today as this is the first day the Senate has returned to session since the devastating flood in Louisiana.

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