2009-0340
Title
In Recognition: Katie Pitts, Festival of Charities Teen Queen III
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
September 8, 2009
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Katie Pitts is the daughter of Steven and Shanna Pitts of Destrehan, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, Katie is currently a sophomore at Destrehan High School; and,
WHEREAS, Katie is a member of the Desty Darlings Dance Team, is in Talented Art, FCA, and enjoys softball, cheering, volunteering as a HOST Math Mentor, and Vacation Bible School Assistant; and,
WHEREAS, Katie was crowned Teen Queen III in the 3rd Annual Festival of Charities Pageant on April 26, 2009, at the American Legion Hall in St. Rose; and,
WHEREAS, the Festival of Charities is a non-profit organization that started in October 2007, whose goal is to celebrate the lives of many special individuals in our Community and State by showing that beauty and care have no boundaries. The organization benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans, The ARC of St. Charles, and many other area charitable organizations; and,
WHEREAS, as Teen Queen, Katie will represent the Festival of Charities at local and parish events as well as travel the State of Louisiana raising awareness of the Organization's mission.
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
KATIE PITTS
FESTIVAL OF CHARITIES
TEEN QUEEN III
"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.