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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9
BY SENATOR HENRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Margaret Orr on the occasion of her retirement from WDSU-
TV after forty-five years of providing invaluable guidance and information to the
residents of Southeast Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr joined WDSU News in 1979 as a general assignment
reporter "who could also do the weather", and rose to the position of Chief Meteorologist in
2009, demonstrating unwavering dedication and commitment to her profession; and
WHEREAS, early in her career, Margaret Orr co-hosted WDSU's morning show
"The Breakfast Edition" and also co-hosted "The World's Fair Show" which broadcasted
daily from the grounds of the 1984 World's Fair; and
WHEREAS, as a meteorologist, Margaret Orr played a pivotal role in guiding
Southeast Louisiana through the impacts of thirty-one hurricanes, including the monumental
storms Katrina and Ida, and ensured the safety and well-being of the community; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr, a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Louisiana
State University and the Mississippi State Broadcast Meteorology program, has consistently
exemplified excellence and professionalism in her field; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr holds a seal of approval from the American
Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association as well as first-place awards
from the Associated Press and the New Orleans Press Club for breaking weather stories; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr has been recognized with numerous other accolades,
including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
in 2022, and the Distinguished Service Award at the National Hurricane Conference,
underscoring her outstanding contributions to meteorology and public service; and
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WHEREAS, Margaret Orr's dedication extends beyond her professional endeavors,
as evidenced by her founding of The Mystic Krewe of Barkus in 1993, a beloved French
Quarter dog parade, her distinction as an "Honorary Muse" by New Orleans' first all-female
Mardi Gras Krewe Muses in 2024, and for more than twenty years, her role as co-host of the
Children's Hospital Telethon helping to raise millions of dollars for the Children's hospital;
and
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr's vibrant presence, characterized by her signature bright
red hair and infectious enthusiasm, has been a source of joy and inspiration to the residents
of Southeast Louisiana, and she is, by any measure, a beloved local icon; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Orr's retirement on Friday, March 29, 2024, marks the end of
an era, but her legacy as a dedicated meteorologist, community leader, and cherished
member of the Southeast Louisiana community will endure for generations to come.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Margaret Orr on the occasion of her retirement from
WDSU-TV and recognizes and records for posterity her outstanding achievements and
dedication and professionalism throughout her esteemed career.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Margaret Orr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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