2025-0173
Title
In Recognition: St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Senior Volunteers Program serving St. Charles Parish for the past 48 years
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
July 7, 2025
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers have the opportunity to apply their life experience to meeting community needs; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is a community rich in volunteers dedicating their time and service, making significant and positive changes, great or small, through their individual and group actions; and,
WHEREAS, we have never needed volunteerism more than we do today; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers, network and serve St. Charles 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 parish, nor solve all the social problems, so therefore we recognize that our St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers and program are truly our valued treasures; and,
WHEREAS, we recognize 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 St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior 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
ST. CHARLES PARISH PARKS & RECREATION
PRIME TIME SENIOR VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM
FOR SERVING ST. CHARLES PARISH FOR THE PAST 48 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.