2024-0265
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In Recognition: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), serving the River Parishes for the past 47 years
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The Parish of St. Charles
August 5, 2024
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), AmeriCorps Seniors, is a network of national service programs that provides older Americans the opportunity to apply their life experience to meeting community needs; and,
WHEREAS, the River Parishes are communities rich in volunteers dedicating their time and service to RSVP, making significant and positive changes, great or small, through their individual and group actions; and,
WHEREAS, we have never needed the volunteerism of America and the RSVP Program more than we do today; and,
WHEREAS, RSVP volunteers, network and serve the River Parish communities through numerous agencies, schools, churches, and service organizations; and,
WHEREAS, volunteering one’s time, talent and resources has been a significant part of our American heritage and it is critical that we continue such a rich tradition of giving and sharing to preserve and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our communities; and,
WHEREAS, the receiver is not the only one who benefits from volunteer service, for the giver reaps the reward of improved skills and widened horizons as well; and,
WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government alone cannot meet all the needs of our parishes, nor solve all the social problems, so therefore we recognize that our RSVP volunteers and program are truly our valued treasures; and,
WHEREAS, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, is the special day designated in the River Parishes for recognizing those who give of themselves and encourage all citizens to become involved in volunteer work; and,
WHEREAS, the St Charles Parish Council and the Parish President would like to thank all RSVP volunteers, service organizations, and businesses who have given time, energy, and resources to their communities through volunteer services.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby recognize
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
FOR SERVING THE RIVER PARISHES FOR THE PAST 47 YEARS
“PARISH OF PLENTY”
created in 1807 from the county of the
“German Coast”, a parish of
unprecedented economic and social
development, known for its
hospitality, rural living and sporting
opportunities… with the added
distinction of being located
on both sides of the
Mighty Mississippi River.