2012-0329
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Proclamation: "National Hunting and Fishing Day"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, since 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day has recognized the vital role sportsmen play in conserving this Nation's fish and wildlife resources; and,
WHEREAS, because of the outstanding contributions that America's hunters and anglers have made to conservation, recreation, and the economy, they are deserving of special recognition; and,
WHEREAS, since the turn of the 20th century, hunters and anglers have been the leader in nearly all major conservation programs and these sportsmen-conservationists are responsible for the founding of the State Fish and Game Departments to all 50 states asking that they themselves be required to buy licenses and that the money collected be used to support state conservation agencies; and,
WHEREAS, these sportsman-financed programs have led to the dramatic comeback of many species that appeared to be headed for extinction at the turn of the century. The populations of white-tailed deer, elk, antelope and wild turkey, for example, are now restored to the healthy and abundant numbers they once enjoyed; and,
WHEREAS, we would like to take this opportunity to commend hunters and anglers for their efforts on behalf of wildlife and for their contributions to conservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 AS
"NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO JOIN WITH SPORTSMEN-CONSERVATIONIST IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE WISE USE AND PROPER MANAGEMENT OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES TO BENEFIT FUTURE GENERATIONS.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY ...
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