The following is a copy of a press release sent to me from Congressman Charles Rangel

August 29, 2011

Congressman Charles Rangel

RANGEL: WE REMEMBER HURRICANE KATRINA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Charles Rangel issued the following statement in remembrance of the 6th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 28, 2011:

“This past weekend, we saw President Barack Obama, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Director Craig Fugate, and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg lead millions of people into safety as Hurricane Irene hit whirled through the East Coast and New York City. Thanks to their leadership America was able to mitigate potential catastrophe by applying the important lessons we have learned from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Even as we celebrate the successful response of our government to Hurricane Irene, America cannot forget that tragic day on August 28, 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, tearing through homes, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods and leaving behind a massive trail of destruction in its wake.

We saw the nation come together prepare for Irene. We will come together to repair the damages it has caused. As we emerge from the experience and continue our daily lives, we will also stand stronger in support of the people in New Orleans who have lost their livelihoods and loved ones from the trauma caused by Hurricane Katrina.  We will never forget you.”

Skip Dillard: This is a well written message reminding us of a city and people still feeling the effects of a hurricane long gone.