2005-0253
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Proclamation: "Ed Reed Day"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Edward Earl Reed, Jr., is a 1997 graduate of Destrehan High School, a 2001 graduate of the University of Miami, and a resident of St. Rose, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, In April 2002, Ed was the 24th overall pick in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens; and,
WHEREAS, Ed has earned many football awards at Destrehan High School, the University of Miami, and as a Baltimore Raven is continuing to add to his honors; and,
WHEREAS, Ed has not only affected the students of the St. Charles Parish School System but the entire Parish as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the Ed Reed Foundation sponsored a night out with the Destrehan Wildcats which gave an opportunity to the Recreational Football Teams and Coaches to attend a Destrehan High School football game free of charge, which is important to Ed to give young children opportunities he did not have as a youngster; and,
WHEREAS, On August 25, 2005, at the Destrehan High School Jamboree, Ed's High School Football Jersey #20 will be officially retired; and,
WHEREAS, the Members of the St. Charles Parish Council and the Parish President would like to recognize Ed for his outstanding contribution to the game of football; and,
WHEREAS, Ed is a role model and inspiration to all who know him, proving that with dedication and hard work you can accomplish your goals no matter where you are from.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AUGUST 25, 2005 AND THE YEARS TO COME, AS
"ED REED DAY"
ALBERT D. LAQUE LANCE MARINO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
CLAYTON FAUCHEUX DERRYL WALLS
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
DESMOND J. HILAIRE APRIL BLACK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
BRIAN A. FABRE DICKIE ...
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