Title
In Recognition: Craig Blackburn
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
June 5, 2000
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Craig Blackburn, is a resident of Luling, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, Craig has always been encouraged to set high goals and works very hard toward achieving them; and,
WHEREAS, In 1988, Craig was selected to participate in the PCMR Symposium in Washington, D.C. as a self-advocate. He was one of the youngest participates; and,
WHEREAS, Craig participated in the 1995 Olympic Torch Run in St. Charles Parish during its passing through Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, In 1993, Craig was selected as a foreign exchange student to Italy for two weeks and had an audience with Pope John Paul II through the Very Special Arts/Louisiana program under the Department of Education; and,
WHEREAS, Craig, as one of the first St. Charles Parish students in 20 years to achieve in the "Yes I Can 2000" Program, was recognized by the School Board and was recently awarded Outstanding Achievement and selected as a winner in the statewide competition, Academic Category; and,
WHEREAS, Craig received the "Dream Catchers" award for St. Charles Parish on March 31, 2000 in Houma. The award is for an individual who achieves a goal thought to be unachievable; and,
WHEREAS, Craig received the Cox Cable Inspirational Hero Award for Year 2000 on April 26, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, Craig participated in St. Charles Parish Recreation sports including basketball and baseball; and,
WHEREAS, Craig participated in the Special Olympics for many years in softball, basketball, bowling, and swimming receiving medals in all sports; and,
WHEREAS, Craig has received awards for outstanding altar server efforts; and,
WHEREAS, Craig is a black belt in karate and received an award for Perseverance and won trophies for form; and,
WHEREAS, Craig has been the Manager of the Hahnville High School Football Team for the past four years and Lettered in Football; and,
WHEREAS, Craig...
Click here for full text