Scalise Statement on the Ninth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

METAIRIE, LA –U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise (LA-01) today issued the following statement on the ninth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in Southeast Louisiana.

“As I spoke at the nine year anniversary ceremony in St. Bernard Parish this morning, I reflected on all of the struggles, challenges and hardship our people have been through since the storm,” Scalise said. “What defines us is not the devastation, but instead the strength and resilience of our people. It was inspiring to see the young students at this morning's ceremony, and they are proof that we have emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. We will not stop working until we have rebuilt a better, stronger, and smarter community than before the storm. We remember those who lost their lives and we are Louisiana proud.

Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation that authorized critical flood protection projects throughout southeast Louisiana. These projects will bring peace of mind, assuring home and business owners that they are no longer as vulnerable to the devastating effects of future storms and floods.”