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File #: 2023-0252    Version: 1 Name: In Recognition: Alaija Thomas
Type: Proclamation Status: Read and Filed
File created: 9/25/2023 In control: Parish Council
On agenda: 9/25/2023 Final action: 9/25/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: In Recognition: Alaija Thomas
Sponsors: Marilyn B. Bellock
Indexes: Proclamations (In Recognition)
Attachments: 1. 2023-0252 Alaija Thomas

2023-0252

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In Recognition:  Alaija Thomas

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The Parish of St. Charles

September 25, 2023

 

IN   RECOGNITION

 

WHEREAS,                     Alaija Thomas, is a resident of St. Rose, Louisiana, and a Senior at Destrehan High School where she does design work, photography and content creation for the athletic programs and events; and,

 

WHEREAS,                     Alaija is an artist, photographer, graphic designer and CEO of her creative company TopPressure which she founded when she was 13 years old. TopPressure is now in its 5th year; and,

 

WHEREAS,                     Alaija helped to formulate a logo for a newly founded initiative known as Hope St. Rose.  Hope St. Rose is a diverse group of individuals, organizations, and companies dedicated to developing and implementing a community engagement program to foster positive change and create opportunities for youth in St. Rose; and,

 

WHEREAS,                     after graduating, Alaija plans to grow her entrepreneurial empire into a highly successful marketing agency and provide opportunities to her community the same way she was given opportunities in St. Charles Parish.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby express our sincere thanks and appreciation to

 

ALAIJA THOMAS

 

 “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

opportunities… with the added

distinction of being located

on both sides of the

Mighty Mississippi River.