2025-0173
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In Recognition: St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Senior Volunteers Program serving St. Charles Parish for the past 48 years
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The Parish of St. Charles
July 7, 2025
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers have the opportunity to apply their life experience to meeting community needs; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is a community rich in volunteers dedicating their time and service, making significant and positive changes, great or small, through their individual and group actions; and,
WHEREAS, we have never needed volunteerism more than we do today; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers, network and serve St. Charles Parish communities through numerous agencies, schools, churches, and service organizations; and,
WHEREAS, volunteering one's time, talent and resources has been a significant part of our American heritage, and it is critical that we continue such a rich tradition of giving and sharing to preserve and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our communities; and,
WHEREAS, the receiver is not the only one who benefits from volunteer service, for the giver reaps the reward of improved skills and widened horizons as well; and,
WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government alone cannot meet all the needs of our parish, nor solve all the social problems, so therefore we recognize that our St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers and program are truly our valued treasures; and,
WHEREAS, we recognize those who give of themselves and encourage all citizens to become involved in volunteer work; and,
WHEREAS, the St Charles Parish Council and the Parish President would like to thank all St. Charles Parish Parks & Recreation Prime Time Senior Volunteers, service organizations, and businesses who have given time, energy, and resources to their communities through volunteer services.
NOW THEREFORE, B...
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