ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 26
BY REPRESENTATIVE MUSCARELLO
A RESOLUTION
To commend the organizers, volunteers, and royal court of the 2019 Italian Festival in
Tickfaw.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend the organizers and volunteers of the Italian
Festival, held annually in April in Tickfaw, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, this unique event has been a beloved tradition for the people of Tickfaw
and beyond since the first festival was held in the village a decade ago; and
WHEREAS, the festival was organized many years ago and was originally called
"The Little Italy Festival"; the festival moved to Tickfaw in 2009; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Italian descent comprise a significant percentage of south
Louisiana's population and have had a tremendous impact on Louisiana culture, from
architectural masonry to foodways to jazz and brass band music; and
WHEREAS, the annual Italian Festival in Tickfaw is a family-friendly celebration
of Italian-American culture and heritage featuring carnival rides, arts and crafts,
entertainment from local bands, a parade, food drive, ball, and pageant; in the Spaghetti
Cook-Off, judges name winners in the categories of best sauce, meatballs, and table
decorations; and
WHEREAS, Mason Burnette, a young woman of many gifts and talents, reigns as
the 2019 Italian Festival Queen with great distinction and dedication; Sherry Lemay reigns
as the Spaghetti Queen and Anthony "Tony" Lamonte reigns as the Grand Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the organizers and volunteers of the 2019 Italian Festival in Tickfaw
merit a sincere and heartfelt measure of commendation for the tremendous pride and honor
that this wonderful annual event brings to the citizens of Louisiana.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the organizers, volunteers, and royal court
of the 2019 Italian Festival in Tickfaw and does hereby recognize this extraordinary fair and
festival as an integral part of the celebration of the culture and history of Italian-Americans
in Tickfaw and the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Veda Abene, chairperson of the 2019 Italian Festival in Tickfaw.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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