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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 43
BY REPRESENTATIVE PUGH
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To recognize Wednesday, May 12, 2010, as Elmer's Candy Day in the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend the Elmer's Candy Company and to
recognize Wednesday, May 12, 2010, as Elmer's Candy Day in the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Elmer's Candy Company has a rich history that dates back to 1855
when Christopher Henry Miller used his experience as a pastry chef to open the Miller
Candy Company in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Augustus Elmer, Christopher Henry Miller's son-in-law, eventually
joined the candy company, and its name was changed to the Elmer-Miller Candy Company
around the turn of the century; and
WHEREAS, in 1914, the company underwent a third and final name change after
Augustus Elmer's sons joined what is now the Elmer's Candy Company; and
WHEREAS, Augustus Elmer's sons increased the company's national presence by
adding several new factories and introducing a wide variety of confections and snacks; and
WHEREAS, created in 1923 and 1936, respectively, Heavenly Hash Eggs and Gold
Brick Eggs have become a popular treat, especially throughout the Easter season; and
WHEREAS, Roy Nelson became a partner in Elmer's in the early 1960s, and in 1963,
he purchased the entire company from the Elmer family and encouraged his son Allan to join
in this endeavor; and
WHEREAS, together, Roy and Allan Nelson centralized operations by opening a
manufacturing facility in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and refocused the company's offerings by
concentrating on seasonal chocolates rather than everyday candy and snacks; and
WHEREAS, today, Elmer's Candy is run by the third generation of the Nelson family
and is the second largest heart box manufacturer in the country; and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 43
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WHEREAS, Elmer's Gold Brick, Heavenly Hash, and Pecan Eggs outsell national
leaders five to one along the Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, the Elmer's Candy Company merits a sincere and heartfelt measure of
commendation for its contributions to Louisiana's culture and economy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize Wednesday, May 12, 2010, as Elmer's Candy Day and does hereby commend the
Elmer's Candy Company for its manifold contributions to the state of Louisiana throughout
its long and illustrious history.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Nelson family of the Elmer's Candy Company.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE