2002-0445
Title
In Recognition: Tropical Storm Isidore and Hurricane Lili
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
October 7, 2002
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Within a two week period and without reprieve, Our Parish was visited by Tropical Storm Isidore and Hurricane Lili; and,
WHEREAS, Parish Government, Agencies, Industry, Emergency Personnel, and the citizens of St. Charles Parish joined forces to aid in the preparation, weathering of, and aftermath of these two possibly catastrophic acts of nature; and,
WHEREAS, Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who were hit by the affects of Tropical Storm Isidore and Hurricane Lili; and,
WHEREAS, We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the countless hours of hard work and dedication to all those responsible for protecting our lives and property.
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 all those responsible for protecting the citizens of St. Charles Parish
DEPARTMENTS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, PUBLIC WORKS, WASTEWATER, WATERWORKS, RECREATION, PURCHASING, GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, PUBLIC INFORMATION; COUNCIL ON AGING, RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT, THE CORRECTIONS FACILITY, ST. CHARLES PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ST. CHARLES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS, ST. CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL, EMERGENCY SERVICES, RED CROSS, LOUISIANA STATE POLICE, LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD, INDUSTRY, LOUISIANA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ENTERGY, BELL SOUTH, NEXTEL, AND COX COMMUNICATIONS
"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.