HLS 24RS-615 ENGROSSED 2024 Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 23 BY REPRESENTATIVE EMERSON HONORARY DESIGNATIONS: Designates the city of Carencro as the Seasoning Capital of the World 1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION 2To designate the city of Carencro as the Seasoning Capital of the World. 3 WHEREAS, the city of Carencro has a distinguished history and a significant 4contribution to the culinary arts through the production and innovation of seasoning blends 5that are integral to the cuisine of Louisiana and the world; and 6 WHEREAS, the city of Carencro encourages the preservation of traditional seasoning 7blending techniques while fostering culinary innovation; and 8 WHEREAS, the citizens of Louisiana recognize and celebrate the city of Carencro's 9contributions to both state and global culinary culture through its seasoning industry and the 10annual hosting of "The C'est Bon Seasoning Festival of the World"; and 11 WHEREAS, "The C'est Bon Seasoning Festival of the World" promotes tourism and 12economic development within the city of Carencro and surrounding areas; and 13 WHEREAS, "The C'est Bon Seasoning Festival of the World" serves as a showcase 14for the city's seasoning industry and a celebration of Louisiana's culinary heritage and its 15contribution to seasoning worldwide. 16 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby 17designate the city of Carencro as the Seasoning Capital of the World. 18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby 19encourage the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism to incorporate this 20designation and celebration into promotional materials; explore opportunities for 21state-sponsored events, such as festivals or competitions, that highlight the significance of Page 1 of 2 HLS 24RS-615 ENGROSSED HCR NO. 23 1the seasoning industry in Carencro; and collaborate with local businesses and organizations 2to support the growth and sustainability of the seasoning industry in the city of Carencro. 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby 4recognize "The C'est Bon Seasoning Festival of the World" as an annual celebration in the 5city of Carencro that features seasoning and cooking workshops led by renowned chefs and 6experts; competitions for both amateur and professional chefs, with categories focusing on 7the innovative use of seasoning in cooking; marketplaces for local and international vendors 8to sell and showcase their seasoning products; and cultural performances and exhibitions 9highlighting Louisiana's history and diversity. 10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the 11mayor of Carencro. 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)] HCR 23 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Emerson Designates the city of Carencro as the Seasoning Capital of the World, commends the C'est Bon Seasoning Festival of the World for its celebration of Louisiana's culinary heritage, and encourages the state of Louisiana to incorporate this designation and celebration into promotional materials. Page 2 of 2