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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 16
BY REPRESENTATIVES COX, BROWN, AND HOWARD AND SENATORS GALLOT,
LONG, AND PEACOCK
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To recognize the tricentennial of Natchitoches and to encourage participation in tricentennial
observances and activities throughout 2014.
WHEREAS, 2014 marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Natchitoches by
Louis Juchereau de St. Denis; and
WHEREAS, this memorable and historic anniversary is being marked by ceremony
and celebration; and
WHEREAS, Natchitoches is a city recognized for its rich history, unique cultural
traditions and heritage, historic buildings, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine; and
WHEREAS, 300 years after its founding, Natchitoches remains a distinctive
destination, home to the Cane River National Heritage Area and the Cane River Creole
National Historical Park; and
WHEREAS, Natchitoches's unique cultural blend of French, Spanish, Indian,
African, and Creole traditions is still visible in the community today; and
WHEREAS, the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the
Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce continue to promote and market this 300 year-old
destination; and
WHEREAS, Natchitoches is designated as the official "Meat Pie Capital of
Louisiana", and is the home of an annual Christmas Festival; and
WHEREAS, Natchitoches's legacy is celebrated and preserved throughout the Cane
River region; and
WHEREAS, the city of Natchitoches serves as the tourism hub of a rural, agricultural
heritage area stretching thirty-five miles along the Cane River, and which includes more than
thirty sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and seven sites that ENROLLEDHCR NO. 16
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have been designated as National Historic Landmarks, including downtown Natchitoches
which, along with an adjacent neighborhood, comprises a National Historic Landmark
District; and
WHEREAS, Natchitoches has received national recognition and accolades as a
Preserve America Community, a Great American Main Street, and a Distinctive Destination;
and
WHEREAS, the tricentennial of Natchitoches merits special recognition, as it
celebrates the unique contributions that Natchitoches has offered Louisiana for the past three
centuries.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize the tricentennial of Natchitoches and does hereby commend the citizens of
Natchitoches, past and present, for their extraordinary contributions to the state of Louisiana
and the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
encourage the citizens of Louisiana to participate in local tricentennial observances and
activities to mark this historic occasion throughout 2014.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE