2017-0177
Title
In Recognition: 50th Anniversary - VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles/Auxiliary
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
May 15, 2017
IN RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is a nonprofit veterans service organization created in 1899 and comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from active, guard, and reserve forces; and,
WHEREAS, the vision of the VFW is to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of our great country; and,
WHEREAS, VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles was organized 50 years ago by a group of men and women who served and fought together to honor the sacrifices of those who put their lives on the line and to remember and celebrate those lives; and,
WHEREAS, VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles offers many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families; and,
WHEREAS, on Sunday, May 21, 2017, VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles and its Auxiliary will celebrate 50 years of service to veterans, service members and their families, our community, and our nation; “No One Does More For Veterans”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT do hereby recognize
VFW POST 3750 WEST ST. CHARLES
AND ITS AUXILIARY
ON THEIR
50TH ANNIVERSARY
“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.