2011-0098
Title
Proclamation: Trash Bash Cleanup and Recycling Awareness Day in St. Charles Parish
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish has long been recognized for its natural and rural beauty; and,
WHEREAS, Parish Leaders share a strong desire with residents to protect our environment, beginning at home; and,
WHEREAS, one of the eight parish goals is to promote a parish that is safe, environmentally conscious, and provides culture and aesthetic enjoyments; and,
WHEREAS, our vision is to create a parish that is clean, attractive, and communicates pride in the community; and,
WHEREAS, litter is a detriment to the quality of life we enjoy in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, many residents are interested in recycling and want to participate in order to reduce the amount of trash being brought to parish landfills; and,
WHEREAS, we realize the need to come together to beautify our streets and byways in an effort to create our ideal community; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers will come together to pick up and dispose of trash along parish and state highways, servitudes, and right-of-ways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby declare Saturday, March 26, 2011, as
TRASH BASH CLEANUP AND RECYCLING AWARENESS DAY
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public is invited to help clean up St. Charles Parish beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending with a pair of celebrations, including food, music and games, at the East Bank and West Bank Bridge Parks. Residents are urged to join in the festivities by volunteering at www.scptrashbash.org <http://www.scptrashbash.org> or call (985) 764-1207.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY COCHRAN
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
SHELLEY M. TASTET MARCUS M. LAMBERT
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
WENDY BENEDETTO DENNIS NUSS
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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