2016-0371
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In Recognition: Marilyn Mayhall Richoux
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The Parish of St. Charles
November 14, 2016
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Marilyn Mayhall Richoux, wife of Ralph Richoux and mother of three sons and one daughter, Gregory, Ralph, Jr., Matthew, and Renee, is a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish, who has served the Parish in many capacities for many years to the benefit of countless residents; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Richoux served on the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission from 1993-2005, which this service made her an invaluable participant from 2009-2011 on the steering committee for the St. Charles Parish 2030 Comprehensive Plan. She also served on the St. Charles Parish Bi-Centennial Committee from 2005-2007; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Richoux founded the St. Charles Historical Foundation in 1997 and the River Road Museum in 1999, which merged to become The St. Charles Museum and Historical Association which launched a website - historyofstcharlesparish.com, the St. Charles Virtual Museum, and published "St. Charles Parish, Louisiana: a Pictorial History", co-authored by Mrs. Richoux; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Richoux is also a founding member of the German Coast Farmers' Market, established in 2003, and responsible for over 2.5 million dollars in reported sales benefitting over 135 vendors and 400,000 patrons; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Richoux's dedication can be seen in all the installations that mark The Mile of History: decorative lighting, beautiful trees and fencing, decorative subdivision markers, and original murals depicting Destrehan High and the Parish's timeline; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Richoux's civic service will continue to benefit a broad range of St. Charles Parish residents for years and should be a source of pride and admired by all.
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
MARILYN MAYHALL RICHOUX
"PARISH OF PLENTY"
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