Arcadia Mayor O’Landis Millican and the Town Council recently issued a resolution recognizing the Crawford Gents and the B.A.P.S. (Brilliant/Beautiful Academically Progressing Students) for their expressed desire to adopt and support the beautification and upkeep of Arcadia’s Kiddie Park and the surrounding community area including Daniel St. The resolution is as follows. 

Town of Arcadia
Resolution of Support

On behalf of Mayor O’Landis Millican and the Arcadia Town Council, this resolution recognizes and supports the Crawford Elementary School student organizations—Crawford Gents (Advisor: Mr. Marcus Kilgore) and B.A.P.S. – Brilliant/Beautiful Academically Progressing Students (Advisor: Mrs. Hope Robinson)—for their expressed desire to adopt and support the beautification and upkeep of Arcadia’s Kiddie Park and the surrounding community area.

WHEREAS, the Crawford Gents and B.A.P.S. have demonstrated outstanding leadership, civic pride, and a commitment to community service;

WHEREAS, both organizations wish to assist with the upkeep and beautification of Arcadia’s Kiddie Park located at 2676 Hazel Street, Arcadia, Louisiana 71001;

WHEREAS, their proposal includes adopting a Park/Street—Daniel Street in the community—which may involve litter removal, planting flowers, and other beautification efforts;

WHEREAS, the Town of Arcadia values youth engagement and recognizes the positive impact of empowering students to take ownership of community projects;

WHEREAS, such efforts support the Town’s mission to improve community spaces, promote cleanliness, and encourage service-oriented leadership among Arcadia’s youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Arcadia Town Council hereby support the Crawford Gents and B.A.P.S. in their interest to assist with the upkeep of Arcadia’s Kiddie Park and adopt Daniel Street as part of an ongoing beautification initiative.