2005-0103
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In Recognition: Barry Guillot, Outstanding Dedication and Exceptional Contributions - LaBranche Wetlands
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The Parish of St. Charles
April 18, 2005
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Mr. Barry Guillot and his wife Amber are residents of Luling, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish and are the proud parents of two sons Nicholas and Dylan; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Guillot is a 1991 Graduate of the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, and has been teaching for twelve years; eleven years at Harry Hurst Middle School in the Science Department; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Guillot is a Member of the St. Charles Parish Advisory Committee, National Service Learning Partnership Committee, Lt. Governors Learn and Serve America State Focus Committee, Louisiana Middle School Association, Louisiana Science Teachers Association, Louisiana Environmental Education Association, Gulf Coast Herpetological Society, and facilitates at the prestigious Keystone National Science Center; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Guillot has many accolades to his name: 2003 Louisiana Urban Forestry Council Educator Award, 2004 Gulf Guardian Individual Excellence Award, 2004 Gulf Guardian Youth Education Award, Governor's Keep Louisiana Beautiful Award to name a few; and,
WHEREAS, Wetland Watchers was awarded first place in the Youth Education Category, as a result of that recognition the Gulf of Mexico Foundation sponsored the production of a documentary on Wetland Watchers that has been distributed around the country. The George Lucas Education Foundation also chose Mr. Guillot and Wetland Watchers to feature in a video to demonstrate exemplary innovative education programming; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Guillot working together with Mr. Milton Cambre helped to facilitate the donation of a 28-acre parcel of land to St. Charles Parish that is mandated as the LaBranche Wetlands Scenic Area to be used as a park, picnic area, and natural trails; he is working with the Lt. Governor's Office to coordinate an AmeriCorps Group to begin construction on the miles of trails; and,
WHEREAS, When asked why he puts so much work into this project, he says that a quote by one of his seventh grade students embodies all of his efforts and goals through the LaBranche Wetland Watchers Project: “If the plants and animals could talk, I think they would say we are their heroes. That is what I feel like when we are working in the Wetlands.”
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
BARRY GUILLOT
for outstanding dedication and exceptional contributions to the enhancement of the education of children and the promotion of the LaBranche Wetlands ministry to the nation.
“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.