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Gov. Landry, new commission to create permanent memorial of Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered the establishment of a memorial honoring the victims of the Jan. 1 terror attack in New Orleans. The executive order was made Wednesday, April 23. 'This senseless act of violence has shattered lives and shaken our State. We grieve with the families and friends of the victims and stand united in our resolve to remember and honor them. This Commission is committed to ensuring that the victims of January 1st are never forgotten. Through a permanent memorial, we will honor their lives and create a lasting place of remembrance, resilience, and unity for years to come.' Gov. Jeff Landry Changes coming to Ponchatoula Strawberry Fest He adds that the memorial will ensure the memory of the 14 lives lost and dozens impacted is preserved. The new French Quarter Terrorism Attack Memorial Commission will lead the efforts in creating the memorial and will include: Five victims or family members of victims The First Lady of Louisiana, or her designee The Senior Coordinator for Victims Advocacy in the Office of the Governor The Lieutenant Governor, or his designee The President of the Louisiana State Senate, or designee The Speaker of the House of Representatives, or designee The Mayor of New Orleans, or her designee The New Orleans City Council President, or designee A resident of the French Quarter A business owner in the French Quarter A law enforcement officer The commission will deliver its recommendation to Landry in one year. Monthly meetings will be held to seek public These Louisiana Walmart stores will get new looks Man found shot, killed outside Harvey home: JPSO Max is rolling out paid account sharing: What to know Vance says it's 'pretty crazy' he met Pope Francis right before he died Would $5K 'baby bonus' be enough to boost US birth rate? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.