2014-0270
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In Recognition: Alexander Metcalf, Eagle Scout
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The Parish of St. Charles
September 2, 2014
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Alexander Metcalf is a resident of St. Charles Parish residing in Des Allemands, Louisiana with his parents Justin and Angela Blanchard, and his brothers Noah, Nate, Sam, and John Paul; sisters Emily and Madi; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander is a member of Troop 370, chartered by St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling; he started his Scouting career in March 2006; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander has spent the last 11 years as an active member of the Scouts spending the last 7 years preparing to become an EAGLE SCOUT; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander has earned his 28 merit badges from a list of 126 badges and completed his Eagle Scout Service Project by refurbishing the Rosary Garden at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander earned these 28 badges by showing leadership ability as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Assistant Patrol Leader; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander rose to the rank of EAGLE SCOUT on October 5, 2013, and received his medal in a ceremony on March 8, 2014, at the St. John the Baptist Community Building in Paradis; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander is a Freshman at Nicholls State University and will continue to grow as an EAGLE SCOUT by providing leadership as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 370.
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
ALEXANDER METCALF
"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
opportunitiesÂ… with the added
distinction of being located
on both sides of the
Mighty Mississippi River.