2013-0238
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In Recognition: Reverend Allen C. LaGrange, Sr.
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The Parish of St. Charles
July 15, 2013
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Reverend Allen C. LaGrange, Sr., a resident of Boutte, Louisiana, lives with his wife of 41 years, Irma, and has 10 children, (1 deceased); 24 grandchildren, (1 deceased); and 44 great-grandchildren; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange is a native of Lucy, Louisiana, born October 10, 1934 to the late Freddie and Lucille August LaGrange. He is the brother of Fabiola L. Louis of Edgard, and the late Margaret L. Lay; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange was baptized in May of 1972 by Reverend S.W. Harris at True Vine Baptist Church in Hahnville, where he joined the choir; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange, answered God's call and was licensed to preach the gospel on April 12, 1987. He was ordained on April 29, 1989 by Reverend S.W. Harris and auspices of the Second District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana, Incorporated; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange attended Christian Bible College where he received a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Theology. He went on to continue his education and graduated in 1992 with a Doctoral Degree in Theology; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange is the full time Pastor of True Vine Baptist Church of Hahnville where he has served as Pastor for approximately 20 years; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange is the first Vice-President of Second District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana, Incorporated. He is also a member of the Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention and the National Baptist Convention USA, Incorporated; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend LaGrange is the oldest living Baptist Minister in St. Charles Parish.
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
REVEREND ALLEN C. LAGRANGE, SR.
20TH ANNIVERSARY
PASTOR, TRUE VINE BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAHNVILLE
"PARISH OF P...
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