Azalea Garden Club celebrated National Garden Week by donating posters to all Iberia Parish Libraries to raise awareness of this celebration. The following proclamation was issued by Freddie Decourt, Mayor of the City of New Iberia: Whereas Gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of the earth through the planting of seeds, the care of all plants, and the riches of their efforts; and Whereas Gardeners seek to add beauty, splendor, fragrance, and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage, and flowers; and Whereas Gardeners work to preserve our country's traditional spirit of independence and initiative through innovation and hard work; and Whereas Gardeners advocate the importance of all creatures, large and small, that share our world and their roles in a balanced and productive ecology; and Whereas Gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for our citizens, for those just learning as well as those having years of experience; and Whereas Gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other areas of our life, teaches that rewards can come from diligent efforts; and Whereas Gardening enables members of Garden clubs across the nation and the world to make a world of difference in the communities where they reside and work; and Whereas the Azalea Garden Club has made many contributions to the community and is a member of National Garden Clubs Inc. Now, Therefore Be It Res.
