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This resolution recognizes August 29, 2025, as a Day of Prayer and Remembrance in Louisiana, marking the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic natural disaster that devastated the Gulf Coast Region in 2005. The resolution highlights the immense human toll of the hurricane, noting that approximately 682 people died in Orleans Parish, 164 in St. Bernard Parish, and 42 in Jefferson Parish. Drawing upon President George W. Bush's September 8, 2005 proclamation, which established a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Hurricane Katrina victims, the resolution calls on Louisianians to honor the memories of those lost and remember the communities that struggled to rebuild. By officially recognizing this day, the Louisiana House of Representatives aims to extend appreciation to those who helped the state during and after this devastating event, ensuring that the impact and resilience of communities affected by Hurricane Katrina are remembered and commemorated.

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