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In Recognition: Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita
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The Parish of St. Charles
January 9, 2006
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Within a months time and without reprieve, Our Parish was affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita; and,
WHEREAS, Parish Government, Agencies, Industry, Emergency Personnel, and the citizens of St. Charles Parish joined forces to aid in the preparation, weathering of, and aftermath of these two catastrophic acts of nature; and,
WHEREAS, Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who not only were affected by but received complete devastation from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita; and,
WHEREAS, We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the countless hours of hard work and dedication to all those responsible for protecting our lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby offer this tribute and recognition to all those responsible for protecting the citizens of St. Charles Parish
DEPARTMENTS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, PUBLIC WORKS, WASTEWATER, WATERWORKS, RECREATION, PURCHASING, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, PUBLIC INFORMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COUNCIL ON AGING, RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT, THE CORRECTIONS FACILITY, ST. CHARLES PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ST. CHARLES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS, ST. CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL, EMERGENCY SERVICES, UNITED WAY OF ST. CHARLES, RED CROSS, FEMA, INSURANCE AGENCIES, OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT, LOUISIANA STATE POLICE, LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD, MILITARY, INDUSTRY, LOUISIANA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ENTERGY, BELL SOUTH, NEXTEL, AND COX COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS MANY OTHER PARISH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
“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.