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HR 151

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the state capitol

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joy Walters

Designates April 15, 2026 as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor Shreveport’s culinary heritage.

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 · HR 151

Summary of Legislation: HR 151 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Title

Special Day/Week/Month: Designates April 15, 2026, as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the state capitol

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates a single commemorative day, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as “Stuffed Shrimp Day” at the Louisiana state capitol.
  • The designation honors the cultural and historical significance of stuffed shrimp in Shreveport, Louisiana, including its associations with local businesses, historic districts, and notable community events.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes April 15, 2026, as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the Louisiana state capitol.
  • The designation is symbolic and ceremonial, aimed at recognizing culinary heritage tied to the city of Shreveport and its history with stuffed shrimp.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The Louisiana State Capitol and state government observances on April 15, 2026.
  • Communities and organizations connected to Shreveport’s stuffed shrimp tradition, including local restaurants and historic sites mentioned (e.g., Freeman & Harris Cafe, Texas Avenue Historic District, and local eateries such as Brother’s Seafood, Eddie’s Seafood & Soulfood, and Orlandeaux’s Café) may view the designation as a recognition of their cultural contributions.
  • General public understanding and awareness of Louisiana’s culinary heritage and regional history.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective and operative date: April 15, 2026 (designated day).
  • The resolution passed through standard House process:
    • Read by title and adopted on April 15, 2026.
    • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House on April 16, 2026.
    • Presented to the Secretary of State on April 17, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor Joy Walters (Representative).

Additional Context

  • The bill provides a narrative linking stuffed shrimp to Shreveport’s mid-20th-century culinary history, the Freeman & Harris Cafe, and its presence in community and civil rights-era events, underscoring the dish’s cultural significance.
  • The action is ceremonial and does not create ongoing statutory requirements or funding.

Bottom Line

HR 151 is a ceremonial resolution designating a single future date (April 15, 2026) as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the dish’s historical and cultural importance to Shreveport and Louisiana’s culinary heritage. It is an expressions of recognition without substantive policy changes or fiscal implications.

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

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