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Lawmakers memorialize Kerr County flood victims and urge volunteer support for recovery
Summary
During a special session, lawmakers observed a memorial for victims of the Kerr County floods, cited at least 108 deaths and ongoing missing persons, and urged continued volunteer and community relief efforts; no formal relief funding decisions were made during the session.
Members of the Texas House of Representatives observed a memorial for victims of recent floods in Kerr County during a special session, with lawmakers describing large-scale loss of life, extensive property damage and a continuing need for volunteers and local relief efforts.
Furman Carpenter, DPS chaplain, opened the sessioninvocation and asked members to "please be with the people in Kerr County." Representative Bridal, recognized by the chair to deliver the memorial, said, "As of right now, we have recovered a 108 people that have lost their lives in Kerr County alone, with 2…
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