2015-0210
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In Recognition: Mr. Milton L. Cambre, Constable, District 6
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The Parish of St. Charles
June 15, 2015
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Milton L. Cambre and his wife Kathleen Becnel Cambre, residents of Norco for nearly 60 years, are the parents of Carleen Cambre Manning, Kenneth Cambre, Susan Cambre Gauthier, wife of Kevin Gauthier, and David Cambre, husband of Angie Cambre; they are the proud grandparents of Melissa Frederick, Adrianne and Shelby Breaux, Laila, Mason and Hannah Cambre; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambre grew up in the town of Paulina on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. James Parish and upon graduating from Lutcher High School in 1953, began working at the Pan Am Refinery in Destrehan until he was drafted into the United States Army, serving two years in a helicopter unit in Fort Riley, Kansas; and,
WHEREAS, upon return from service, Mr. Cambre moved to his wife’s hometown of Norco to begin working in the oil and chemical industry, retiring from Dupont in 1985; and,
WHEREAS, in 1988, Mr. Cambre offered himself for public service and was elected St. Charles Parish District 6 Constable, serving for 26 years until his retirement on December 31, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, as St. Charles Parish District 6 Constable, Mr. Cambre enjoyed working with the Justices of the Peace to carry out his duties in a professional manner and was awarded the honor of Constable of the Year for the State of Louisiana in 2011; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambre has been an active member of the community as the Chairman of the St. Charles Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Committee, member of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and an environmental representative on the St. Charles Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambre has appeared in numerous environmental documentaries, including a 1989 TBS and United Nations Population Fund production “Without Borders” which aired in over 100 countries to an estimated audience of over 2 billion people; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambre has been awarded many accolades including President George H.W. Bush’s 387th Point of Light Award in 1991, Grand Marshall of the Norco Christmas Parade in 2002, National Youth Leadership Council Elder in 2009, People’s Health Champion in 2011, and St. Charles Parish Rotary Club Citizen of the Year in 2015; and,
WHEREAS, in 2009, Mr. Cambre was presented the inaugural Milton L. Cambre Spirit of the Wetlands Award, an annual accolade honoring his legacy and work, bestowed upon him by Barry Guillot and the Wetland Watchers Learn and Serve class of Harry Hurst Middle School, in honor of his involvement in the creation of the 28 acre Wetland Watchers Park in Norco and his commitment to environmental education; and,
WHEREAS, during his entire career in public service, Mr. Cambre was known for always being willing and ready to acknowledge and assist anyone in any manner possible; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambre has served the citizens of St. Charles Parish with honor, dignity, and distinction for over 26 years in public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, Duly Assembled on this 15th day of June, 2015 do hereby express our sincere thanks and appreciation for Outstanding and Distinguished Public Service to
Milton L. Cambre
Constable, St. Charles Parish
October 20, 1988 - December 31, 2014