Patterson recognized for community project

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The city of Patterson received an Honorable Mention in the 2016-17 Community Achievement Awards Competition sponsored by Louisiana Municipal Association, Louisiana Department of Economic Development, Louisiana Industrial Development Executive Association, Capital Regional Planning Commission, Louisiana State Office of the Fire Marshal and Louisiana Main Street for outstanding community improvement in community development within population group 3,001 to 10,000. Patterson submitted its latest project, the Jon Felterman Sr. Memorial Wharf, for judging. Approximately 300 entries were received and reviewed for judging in which an overall total of 27 municipalities were honored. Patterson was recognized before a crowd of 1,200 attendees at the 80th LMA Annual Convention in Shreveport. Pictured are, from left: City Accountant/Deputy City Clerk Reginald Weary; Mayor Rodney Grogan; LMA Executive Director John Gallagher; LMA Immediate Past President Barney Arceneaux; Dawn V. Rentrop, chairman of the Patterson Lower Atchafalaya Historic & Cultural District; and, Councilman John C. Rentrop.