For Immediate Release, Monday, August 21, 2006
Contact: Suzanne Parsons Stymiest @ 985-898-5243
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Ceremony of Respect, Remembrance & Hope
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:00 AM
North Shore
Beach, 262 Debbie Drive, between Evella & Clara
NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All members of the community are invited to attend the following ceremony:
Presentation of Colors St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office
Star Spangled Banner Sara Pagones
Welcome/Master of Ceremonies Parish President Kevin Davis
Prayer for those lost in body or in spirit Reverend Frank Lipps, Our Lady of Lourdes
Statement of Appreciation for St. Tammany Law Enforcement Officers Sheriff Jack Strain
Prayer for strength in the ongoing recovery Rabbi Jeff Kurtz-Lendner, Northshore Jewish Congregation
Statement of Appreciation for St. Tammany Firefighters and Medical First Responders Fire Superintendent John ONeil
Prayer for the future of our community & for strength - Pastor Steve Robinson, Church of the King
Remarks Senator Mary Landrieu
(We are waiting confirmation from Senator Vitter and Congressman Jindal)
Closing The future of St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis
Attendees will be invited to cast white carnations, donated by CLECO, into Lake Pontchartrain as a symbol of remembrance and respect for the losses brought by Katrina. They will then be given a pack of flower seeds, donated by Lowes, to plant across the Parish as a sign of rebirth. Music: Amazing Grace by bagpiper Shad Stout.
On display: Katharsis an exhibit of seven works of art commissioned by the St. Tammany Arts Commission from local artists, post-Katrina with grant funds from Americans for the Arts. Also Information about economic recovery will be available from the Chambers of Commerce.
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