Pulaski County Title officially rebuilt on first anniversary of March 31 tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As Arkansans head into the first anniversary weekend of the Mar. 31 tornado, those who were impacted are focused on the progress made.
Pulaski County Title officially announced Friday morning the rebuilding process of the main office is complete and that employees will be back in the office next week.
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Pulaski County Title was among the offices with the most damage seen in central Arkansas. During the tornado, employees sat inside and saw every second of the storm, some even capturing the devastation on video that would quickly circulate on social media.
Owner Billy Roehrenbeck said many on his team are still dealing with trauma from that day, and he felt responsible for making sure they’re coming back to a building better than it ever was before.
He said he’s confident that he’s done that with not only rebuilding what was lost but also making upgrades to the interior and exterior of the building.
Roehrenbeck added that the last year has shown him the heart of Arkansas and its community. He said he saw the businesses along Cantrell Road that were damaged that day come together and support each other like never before.
“It wasn’t a great thing that happened, but the after-effects provided a pretty amazing experience,” he said.
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He said a day that was full of emotions this time last year has now been simplified to one main feeling.
“Today, it’s a lot of happiness,” Roehrenbeck said.
During a press conference outside the new building Friday morning, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said it is not lost on her that the one-year anniversary falls on Good Friday and Easter weekend.
“In the Christian faith, Good Friday is the darkest day of the year,” Sanders said. “Reminding us of the darkest sin we have as imperfect humans. But, it’s good because we know a brighter day will come thanks to the everlasting love and sacrifice Jesus made for us.”
Sanders said this weekend in Arkansas symbolizes the significant truth of this holiday.
“The joy of Easter seems at odds with the tragedy of that day, but beneath the surface, we’re also here to mark a similar triumph: One of rebuilding, rebirth and resurrection,” Sanders said.
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Many home and business owners across central Arkansas are still in the recovery process now, one year later. The governor and Mayor Frank Scott Jr. emphasized in the press conference that Arkansas, from a government and community standpoint, still stands with everyone continuing to rebuild and repair.
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