2003-0239
Title
Proclamation: Catfish Festival
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, following July 4th, annually, Des Allemands has sponsored a festival that has grown yearly; and,
WHEREAS, the festival has grown to become one of the largest in the state; and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Catfish Festival is the most renowned tourist attraction in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, on July 9, 1980, Act 132 of the Louisiana State Legislature proclaimed Des Allemands, Louisiana, in St. Charles Parish as the "Catfish Capital of the Universe"; and,
WHEREAS, the Catfish Festival was rated one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society; and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Catfish Queen represents St. Charles Parish at many fairs and festivals including the Congressional Ball; and,
WHEREAS, many visitors from all over the country will be entertained with the World Championship Catfish Cooking Contest and the Catfish Eating Contest.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JULY 11, 12, AND 13, 2003, AS THE
"WEEKEND OF THE CATFISH"
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL IN DES ALLEMANDS, LOUISIANA.
ALBERT D. LAQUE 'RAM' RAMCHANDRAN
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
CLAYTON FAUCHEUX TERRY AUTHEMENT
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
DESMOND J. HILAIRE APRIL BLACK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
BRIAN A. FABRE LANCE MARINO
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
DARNELL C. ABADIE BARRY MINNICH
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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