2023-0165
Title
In Memoriam: Steven C. "Steve" Wilson
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2023, Almighty God, in His Infinite Wisdom, saw fit to call from amongst us one of his most worthy servants, Steven C. "Steve" Wilson; and,
WHEREAS, Steve, was a resident of St. Charles Parish and was dedicated to his family; his loving wife Donya Hebert Wilson, his children, Kaci, Zachary, Quincee, and Erin, and grandchildren Kynzi, Amelie, Sloan, Adeline, Kaylee, and Korinne; and,
WHEREAS, Steve retired from Motiva Enterprises in Norco after 25 years where he held the position of Environmental Assurance Coordinator and spent many years serving the people of St. Charles Parish and the State of Louisiana in numerous capacities; and,
WHEREAS, in 2000, Steve was appointed to the Pontchartrain Levee District, served four years as Commissioner-At-Large to the Board, and became President of the Pontchartrain Levee District Board of Commissioners in February of 2004, representing six Parishes on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. Under his time in leadership, he worked tirelessly to secure funding for multiple flood protection projects throughout his district and beyond; and,
WHEREAS, in 2005, Steve was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Levee Region 3 Representative with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, a position which he held until 2015. He also served as President of the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana from 2010 to 2016, representing all 26 levee districts throughout Louisiana. He took great pride in his work to protect life, property, and the future for the people he served; and,
WHEREAS, Steve served on the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission from December 7, 1992 - October 3, 2002, and was the first Commissioner member of the American Planning Association in Louisiana; he also served on the St. Charles Parish Library Service District Board of Control as the District III representative from...
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