Older Americans Month proclaimed

St. Mary Parish President David Hanagriff and four of the parish mayors signed a proclamation April 27, proclaiming May as Older Americans Month. The officials joined St Mary Council on Aging Director Beverly Domengeaux and three Council on Aging board members for the recognition after the St. Mary Parish Chamber Business Luncheon at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Pictured are, front row from left: Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard, Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna, Berwick Mayor Duval Arthur and Baldwin Mayor Abel Prejean. Back row: Council on Aging board members Ed Verdin and David Bourdier, Domengeaux, Hanagriff, and Council on Aging board member Reginald Weary. Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan was at the state capital and did not attend the luncheon.

Photo Courtesy Howard Castay Jr.