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HCR 34

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the two hundred nineteenth anniversary of Avoyelles Parish

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Cloud and 1 co-sponsor

Commends the 219th anniversary of Avoyelles Parish, highlighting its diverse heritage and inviting Louisianians to visit and celebrate its history and culture.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 34

Summary of Bill: HCR 34 (2026, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

  • This House Concurrent Resolution commemorates the 219th anniversary of Avoyelles Parish, celebrating its founding and historical significance within the Territory of Orleans.
  • It acknowledges Avoyelles Parish’s diverse cultural heritage and its role in Louisiana’s agricultural, cultural, and spiritual landscape.
  • The resolution encourages Louisianians to visit Avoyelles Parish to experience its history, character, and culture.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares and commemorates the 219th anniversary of Avoyelles Parish, established March 31, 1807.
  • Highlights the parish’s origins, including the indigenous Avoyel Tribe and subsequent French, Spanish, and Acadian settlements.
  • Emphasizes the parish’s contributions to agriculture, culture (customs, cuisine, music, family traditions), and spiritual life in Louisiana.
  • Encourages tourism and visitation to Avoyelles Parish to celebrate its heritage.

Who or what is affected

  • Avoyelles Parish itself is the central subject of commemoration.
  • Louisiana residents and visitors are encouraged to recognize and engage with the parish’s history and culture.
  • No new funding, programs, or regulatory changes are created; the action is symbolic and promotional.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution is a ceremonial act of commemoration and does not establish new laws or administrative requirements.
  • Legislative history indicates swift passage through both chambers in March–April 2026, including signatures by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and final enrollment and signing dates in April 2026.
  • No fiscal impact is specified in the text; the measure is largely ceremonial.

Additional notes

  • Principal sponsors: Representative Daryl Deshotel and Senator Heather Cloud (co-sponsors).
  • The text emphasizes continuity of history and culture, inviting broader acknowledgment and appreciation of Avoyelles Parish within the state’s broader narrative.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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