ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 176
BY REPRESENTATIVE NANCY LANDRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Scenic Lafayette and its committee, the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for
their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea Trail.
WHEREAS, in the 1950s, the Lafayette Azalea Trail was known as one of the
greatest floral treats in the South with its display of breathtaking floral color and in the
1980s, Southern Living magazine named the Azalea Trail as a Top 20 Tourist Destination;
however, during the last twenty years, the trail has not been promoted; and
WHEREAS, Scenic Lafayette is a beautification group that is reviving interest in the
Lafayette Azalea Trail, which includes approximately twenty miles of city streets; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of azaleas were donated to Scenic Lafayette and its
committee, the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for the beautification project; volunteers
planted nearly fifty azaleas at several locations including Myrtle Place Elementary School,
the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, and several private residences; and
WHEREAS, in March, Scenic Lafayette and The Azalea Trail Revitalization Group
relaunched the Lafayette Azalea Trail; this dedicated group plans to promote the beautiful
trail as a place for educational and recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, Scenic Lafayette and the Azalea Trail Revitalization Group merit a
special measure of commendation for their efforts to revitalize the Lafayette Azalea Trail
and for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to the city of Lafayette and the state of
Louisiana.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Scenic Lafayette and its committee, the
Azalea Trail Revitalization Group, for their outstanding efforts to revitalize the Lafayette
Azalea Trail and does hereby extend enduring gratitude for the tremendous support they
have provided to the people of Lafayette.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the chairperson of Scenic Lafayette.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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