Alabama Fights On- 3 Months Down
The author of the following essay "The Real Estate Commission Will Always Remember" is D. Philip Lasater, Executive Director of the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
I thank God that my Real Estate Commission remembers. Though a Florida resident for 4 years as of next week, I remain an Alabama licensee as well- and a proud one.
To all who have answered the calls for relief thus far, and those that will answer the continuing needs of my brothers and sisters back in my Sweet Home Alabama as the days go by and other anniversaries pass- I say "Thank You".
May God bless both the gifts and givers of all who've helped my neighbors.
"April 27 was a day that made weather news of historic proportions. The tornado outbreak wrought havoc and tragedy to countless lives of individuals and families in 41 of our 67 counties. Across Central and North Alabama over 13,000 homes were completely destroyed or made uninhabitable. Businesses, manufacturing, and a wide array of agriculture were severely impacted. These are statistics, but the numbers represent people, their lives, and livelihood.
The news of that day is past. The remembrance at the one-month anniversary mark has now passed. There was a heartening outpouring of care offered from across the state and nations with people reaching out to others with needs that were so evident and in thanksgiving for the blessing of being safe and whole. We take this opportunity from the Real Estate Commission to recognize the person behind the license number. To that licensee whose family, friends, and communities were literally turned upside down all across the state we wish to say a few things that aren’t a part of our daily regulatory script. We all watched and listened with torn and aching hearts. As in the days immediately following our thoughts of care and concern continue to go out.
We also feel it is important to emphasize our understanding that while there is definitely a resilient spirit among the people of our state, nonetheless recovery of communities, economies, and healing of families’ lives will take time. The effects of this storm’s devastation and the aftermath— especially as thousands of people continue recovering and rebuilding—will not soon be forgotten. We will always remember. ■"
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