2023-0165
Title
In Memoriam: Steven C. “Steve” Wilson
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2023, Almighty God, in His Infinite Wisdom, saw fit to call from amongst us one of his most worthy servants, Steven C. “Steve” Wilson; and,
WHEREAS, Steve, was a resident of St. Charles Parish and was dedicated to his family; his loving wife Donya Hebert Wilson, his children, Kaci, Zachary, Quincee, and Erin, and grandchildren Kynzi, Amelie, Sloan, Adeline, Kaylee, and Korinne; and,
WHEREAS, Steve retired from Motiva Enterprises in Norco after 25 years where he held the position of Environmental Assurance Coordinator and spent many years serving the people of St. Charles Parish and the State of Louisiana in numerous capacities; and,
WHEREAS, in 2000, Steve was appointed to the Pontchartrain Levee District, served four years as Commissioner-At-Large to the Board, and became President of the Pontchartrain Levee District Board of Commissioners in February of 2004, representing six Parishes on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. Under his time in leadership, he worked tirelessly to secure funding for multiple flood protection projects throughout his district and beyond; and,
WHEREAS, in 2005, Steve was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Levee Region 3 Representative with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, a position which he held until 2015. He also served as President of the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana from 2010 to 2016, representing all 26 levee districts throughout Louisiana. He took great pride in his work to protect life, property, and the future for the people he served; and,
WHEREAS, Steve served on the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission from December 7, 1992 - October 3, 2002, and was the first Commissioner member of the American Planning Association in Louisiana; he also served on the St. Charles Parish Library Service District Board of Control as the District III representative from August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, Steve was instrumental and the guiding force in the completion of the Bayou Trepagnier Pump Station in Norco and the Cross Bayou Pump Station in Destrehan, as well as the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project to provide 100 year level of flood protection to the Eastbank of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the loss of Mr. Steven C. Wilson and his dedication to the betterment of St. Charles Parish will surely be missed by all; and,
WHEREAS, on behalf of all citizens of St. Charles Parish, the Parish Council, and the Parish President wish to posthumously honor MR. STEVEN C. “STEVE” WILSON, as a dedicated citizen of St. Charles Parish.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, duly assembled on this 10th day of July, 2023 do hereby express our sincere sympathy to the family of
MR. STEVEN C. “STEVE” WILSON
September 16, 1959 - March 5, 2023
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Memoriam shall be inscribed on a page in the Official Minute Book of the St. Charles Parish Council and that when this meeting is adjourned, it shall be done in his memory.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE