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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
BY SENATORS ALLAIN AND PEACOCK
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Attakapas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
WHEREAS, the Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society
that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence and seeks to maintain and expand the
meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, and the value of American
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the idea for establishing a Sons of the American Revolution in the
Lafayette area was conceived in 1957; and
WHEREAS, after a combined effort of the Galvez Chapter and the chapters of
Acadia, Opelousas, and New Iberia of the National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution to increase membership in the Louisiana Sons of the American Revolution,
formal invitations to join the Attakapas Chapter; and
WHEREAS, a reception was held on January 11, 1958, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles E. Boudousquie at which thirty-eight men signed a petition for a chapter charter; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 1958, an organizational meeting for the formation of the
Sons of the American Revolution chapter was held in the Civic Room of the First National
Bank of Lafayette at which officers were elected, dues were established, and it was decided
the chapter be called the Attakapas Chapter; and
WHEREAS, the name Attakapas derives from the tribe of Indians that inhabited the
southwestern area of Louisiana principally along the Vermilion, Mermentau, and Calcasieu
Rivers; and
WHEREAS, the Attakapas Chapter works closely with the Galvez Chapter of the
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and has co-hosted the annual
George Washington Ball in Lafayette with the Galvez Chapter since 1959.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Attakapas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. SR NO. 141 ENROLLED
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Attakapas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE