2026-0299
Title
Proclamation: Alligator Weekend in St. Charles Parish
In Recognition: Mr. Justin Goings - "Mr. Alligator"
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Rotary Club will sponsor its Annual "Alligator Festival" September 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the festival has grown in popularity every year and continues to attract people to St. Charles Parish to enjoy a weekend of delicious food and live entertainment; and,
WHEREAS, the festival helps to publicize the economic and nutritious aspects of the alligator; and,
WHEREAS, proceeds from this festival benefit college scholarship funds awarded to area high school students.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 24 - 27, 2026, AS
"ALLIGATOR WEEKEND IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS IN THE PARISH TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL AT THE ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST BANK BRIDGE PARK.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES ROTARY CLUB, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENT JUSTIN GOINGS AS "MR. ALLIGATOR".
MATTHEW JEWELL WALTER PILIÉ
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
MICHAEL A. MOBLEY WILLIE COMARDELLE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MICHELLE O’DANIELS
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
LA SANDRA D. WILSON BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
HEATHER SKIBA MICHELE DEBRULER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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