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COVID-19, the BP oil spill and many other catastrophes. He helped lead the city’s rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, as well as the development of the Promenade, the sports complex that now bears his name, and the city’s continued economic growth.
He also led the charge for dockside gaming, and in 2015, his efforts culminated in the arrival of the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort.
As for memories, this August marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In D’Iberville, 859 structures suffered significant damage.
“We all know that Katrina left no structure, no home, no business, no family, and no individual untouched,” Quave said.
“For all our successes, we must never forget the thousands SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living | www.smliving.net
of people, churches, nonprofit organizations and so many others who gave of themselves—their money, talent, love and kindness—in helping us in our darkest hour. These caring volunteers will never be forgotten, will always be appreciated, and continually serve as our inspiration to help others in their time of need.”
As part of that commitment, the D’Iberville team recently traveled to Madison, Florida, to assist victims of Hurricane Helene, delivering much-needed supplies and preparing meals for 1,300 residents.
To close, Quave said: “We have a lot of great things going on in D’Iberville. For us, it’s all about moving forward, maintaining our momentum and being guided by our past. We’ve had some great days, but I firmly believe our best days are yet to come.”
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