2002-0003
Title
In Recognition: The Don Raymond Educational Athletic Memorial, Inc. (DREAM)
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
January 7, 2002
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, The Don Raymond Educational Athletic Memorial, Inc. (DREAM) was organized on January 19, 1992; and,
WHEREAS, DREAM was established as a non-profit organization with its primary focus of providing educational assistance for higher development of students. This has been accomplished through mentoring programs and financial aid; and,
WHEREAS, fund raisers are held throughout the year, for example, gospel concerts, raffles, and an annual banquet are the primary sources for the financial contributions; and,
WHEREAS, DREAM Banquet affords an opportunity of recognition for an individual or an organization by acknowledging their achievements/outstanding work in the community; and,
WHEREAS, during this event, recognition is rendered for their achievements and/or outstanding work in the community; and,
WHEREAS, to date, DREAM has awarded approximately $50,000 to qualified applicants of St. Charles Parish for financial assistance.
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
THE DON RAYMOND EDUCATIONAL ATHLETIC MEMORIAL, INC. (DREAM)
"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.