HLS 16RS-3806 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 176
BY REPRESENTATIVE NANCY LANDRY
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Scenic Lafayette and its committee, the Azalea Trail
Revitalization Group, for their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea Trail
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Scenic Lafayette and its committee, the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for
3 their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea Trail.
4 WHEREAS, in the 1950s, the Lafayette Azalea Trail was known as one of the
5greatest floral treats in the South with its display of breathtaking floral color and in the
61980s, Southern Living magazine named the Azalea Trail as a Top 20 Tourist Destination;
7however, during the last twenty years, the trail has not been promoted; and
8 WHEREAS, Scenic Lafayette is a beautification group that is reviving interest in the
9Lafayette Azalea Trail, which includes approximately twenty miles of city streets; and
10 WHEREAS, hundreds of azaleas were donated to Scenic Lafayette and its
11committee, the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for the beautification project; volunteers
12planted nearly fifty azaleas at several locations including Myrtle Place Elementary School,
13the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, and several private residences; and
14 WHEREAS, in March, Scenic Lafayette and The Azalea Trail Revitalization Group
15relaunched the Lafayette Azalea Trail; this dedicated group plans to promote the beautiful
16trail as a place for educational and recreational activities; and
17 WHEREAS, Scenic Lafayette and the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group merit a
18special measure of commendation for their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea Trail
19and for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to the city of Lafayette and the state of
20Louisiana.
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HR NO. 176
1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
2Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Scenic Lafayette and its committee, the
3Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for their outstanding efforts to revitalize the Lafayette
4Azalea Trail and does hereby extend enduring gratitude for the tremendous support they
5have provided to the people of Lafayette.
6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
7to the chairperson of Scenic Lafayette.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 176 Original 2016 Regular Session Nancy Landry
Commends Scenic Lafayette and its committee, The Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for
their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea trail.
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