2023-0242
Title
Proclamation: “National Hunting and Fishing Day”
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, National Hunting and Fishing Day was created in 1972 when Congress passed two bills establishing a specific day to celebrate the conservation contributions of our nation’s hunters and anglers; and,
WHEREAS, hunters and anglers have contributed more than $20 billion for wildlife and habitat conservation since 1937 with the purchases of licenses, stamps, tag fees, and through self-imposed excise taxes on hunting, shooting, archery, angling equipment, boating fuel, and travel. From the waters of the gulf coast to the mountain ranges that reign over the west, American adventurers are supporting thousands of jobs and contributing to wildlife management in all states; and,
WHEREAS, sportsmen and women are our nation’s most committed conservationists. Hunting and fishing are premised on respect for wildlife and the formidable beauty of the natural world. It keeps our waters stocked and our forests healthy, ensuring that our country’s public and private lands continue to provide both sustenance and sport for future generations; and,
WHEREAS, we would like to take this opportunity to commend hunters and anglers for their efforts on behalf of wildlife and for their contributions to conservation. We encourage all citizens to experience the wonders of the great outdoors and learn the responsibilities of hunting and fishing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, AS
“NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY”
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA’S HUNTERS AND ANGLERS, AND ALL THOSE WHO WORK TO CONSERVE OUR FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES.
MATTHEW JEWELL DICK GIBBS
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
BETH A. BILLINGS NICKY DUFRENE
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
LA SANDRA DARENSBOURG GORDON BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
MARY K. CLULEE JULIA FISHER-CORMIER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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