2026-0095
Title
In Recognition: Justin Paul Taravella, Eagle Scout
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
March 16, 2026
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Justin Paul Taravella is a resident of St. Charles Parish, residing in Luling, Louisiana with his mother Sharon, his father Derek, and sister Ashley; and,
WHEREAS, Justin is a member of Troop 317 chartered by the Southeast Louisiana Council, Boy Scouts of America in Destrehan; he started his Scouting career in September 2014; and,
WHEREAS, Justin has spent the last 6 years as an active member of the Scouts preparing to become an EAGLE SCOUT; and,
WHEREAS, Justin has earned his 25 merit badges from a list of 137 badges and completed his Eagle Scout Service Project by planning, coordinating, and constructing a bicycle service station at the Bonnet Carré Spillway in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and,
WHEREAS, Justin earned these 25 merit badges by showing leadership ability as Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide; and,
WHEREAS, Justin rose to the rank of EAGLE SCOUT on June 2, 2025, and received his medal in a ceremony on January 10, 2026, at the St Charles Parish West Bank Regional Library in Luling; and,
WHEREAS, Justin is a Junior at Brother Martin High School and will continue to grow as an EAGLE SCOUT by providing leadership as an Order of the Arrow Unit Representative for Troop 317.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby offer this tribute and recognition to
Justin Paul Taravella
“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.