2020-0164
Title
Proclamation: “Blinded Veterans Day”
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, from the early beginnings, the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) members demonstrated to all veterans with visual impairments how to take their rightful place in the community creating a world built upon equality; and,
WHEREAS, BVA, after 75 years still continues to advocate for veterans with combat related, accidental or age-related vision impairments to regain independence, confidence, and self-esteem through rehabilitation, training, and assisting their fellow veterans with visual impairments; and,
WHEREAS, we recognize that the goals and ideals of BVA should be supported by citizens everywhere; and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana/Mississippi affiliate of the Blinded Veterans Association is dedicated to improving blind rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans throughout the United States; and,
WHEREAS, many Americans recognize March 28 of each year as Blinded Veterans Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY RETROACTIVELY PROCLAIM SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 AS
“BLINDED VETERANS DAY”
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH, AND CELEBRATED THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION.
MATTHEW JEWELL WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
HOLLY FONSECA NICKY DUFRENE
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
LA SANDRA DARENSBOURG GORDON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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