U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement on Hurricane Katrina’s 20th Anniversary
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement as prepared for delivery on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina:
“Hello everyone, I’m Congressman Troy Carter and I proudly represent Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District. It is a pleasure to be with you today.
“It has now been twenty years since Katrina devastated our communities—twenty years since lives were lost, homes destroyed, and families displaced. But it was also a turning point, a moment that forever changed the culture, the priorities, and the resilience of Louisiana. We lost family, we lost friends, we lost ways of life—but we’re resilient and we’ll never quit.
“Hurricane Katrina isn’t just history, it’s personal. We carry the memory with us every single day. And while we remember the pain and loss, we also draw strength from the courage of the survivors who built their lives and our communities against all odds. They rebuilt things that some said couldn’t be rebuilt, some that thought it shouldn’t be rebuilt. Their determination inspires us to keep building safer, stronger, and more equitable communities.
“As storms grow more intense and last longer, our commitment to preparedness and recovery must grow stronger, too. That means sound policy, smart investments, and science, not politics, guiding our decisions.
“As a founding member and co-chair of the bipartisan Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, I’ve made it my mission in Congress to champion these priorities. We’re working to advance legislation that strengthens disaster readiness, delivers timely and equitable relief to survivors, and ensures communities can recover fully and swiftly.
“Preparedness isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a moral one. So, when we reflect on 20 years since Katrina, let’s commit to a future where every family has the support they need before, during, and after disaster strikes.”
View video of Congressman Carter’s remarks here.
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