[StBernard] Governor invites President to address Legislature in Special Session

[Westley Annis]

October 27, 2005 

The Honorable George W. Bush
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20502 

VIA FACSIMILIE: (202) 456-1907 

Dear Mr. President: 

On behalf of the people of Louisiana, I am profoundly grateful for all you
have done for our state in the weeks since hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  I
have publicly expressed my appreciation for your friendship on many
occasions because I believe you are a true partner in our efforts to restore
our families and help our communities recover. 

As you know, we face enormous challenges; but we are determined to do
everything we can to harness the energy, optimism and talent of our people
to meet these challenges. While we are doing everything in our power to help
our people, we know that our recovery will depend greatly on the willingness
of the federal government to continue assisting us.  With your continued
support, we will rebuild our homes and communities better and stronger than
before.  

On Sunday, November 6, I will call the Louisiana Legislature into a
twelve-day Special Session to consider recovery legislation. The session
will be focused on many components of that recovery, including flood
protection, education, and health care. Our Legislature and the people of
Louisiana would be honored if you would accept my invitation to address the
Legislature at any time during this brief session.  I can assure you that
you will be welcomed by the leadership of Louisiana as a true friend and
ally. 

Thank you again for your leadership and for all you and your administration
are doing to help the people of Louisiana in their time of greatest need. 

Sincerely, 


Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Governor



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The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF), Louisiana's fund for
Louisiana's people, has been established by Governor Kathleen Babineaux
Blanco in order to support long-term family restoration and recovery and
help provide assistance to our citizens in need through a network of
Louisiana charities and non-profit agencies.