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US Senate commemorates 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
By Kaitlin Howell
WASHINGTON (WJTV) – The U.S. Senate approved a resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), ahead of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
The resolution recognized the devastation caused by Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005, as well as the rescue and recovery efforts and the progress of rebuilding the region.
“Hurricane Katrina forever changed Mississippi, Louisiana, and our entire Gulf Coast, leaving deep, devastating loss but revealing the incredible strength of our communities. I saw firsthand the courage of first responders and the resilience of neighbors who did not hesitate to come together to rebuild and heal,” Hyde-Smith said. “We’ve made great progress over the past 20 years, and our commitment to renewing the heart of the Gulf Coast remains as strong as ever. I’m proud to stand in honor of those we’ve lost, and will continue to work to build a brighter future for this remarkable, resilient region that we are so blessed to call home.”
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