2017-0291
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Proclamation: Alligator Weekend in St. Charles Parish
In Recognition: Mr. Eric Dishongh - "Mr. Alligator"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Rotary Club will sponsor its Thirty-eighth Annual "Alligator Festival" September 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the festival has grown in popularity every year and continues to attract people to St. Charles Parish to enjoy a weekend of delicious food and live entertainment; and,
WHEREAS, the festival helps to publicize the economic and nutritious aspects of the alligator; and,
WHEREAS, proceeds from this festival benefit scholarship funds awarded to area high school students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 23, AND 24, 2017, AS
"ALLIGATOR WEEKEND IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS IN THE PARISH TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL AT THE ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST BANK BRIDGE PARK AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ALLIGATOR STOMP 5K AND ½ MILE FUN RUN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES ROTARY CLUB, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENT ERIC DISHONGH AS "MR. ALLIGATOR".
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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