Louisiana 2022 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR23

Introduced
4/4/22  
Introduced
4/4/22  
Passed
4/5/22  

Caption

Recognizes and commends the city of Scott, Louisiana, upon the start of the Boudin Festival season.

Impact

The resolution serves to celebrate the contributions of the local community to the cultural and economic landscape of Louisiana. It emphasizes the festival’s role in generating substantial revenue for the city, with local boudin vendors employing over eighty people and producing around 1.3 million pounds of boudin annually, contributing approximately five million dollars to the local economy. The local sales tax generated from these activities is noted as a significant financial boost for the city.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 23 commends the city of Scott, Louisiana, upon the commencement of the annual Boudin Festival season. The resolution highlights the significance of boudin, a traditional food of the Cajun heritage, and acknowledges Scott’s designation as the Boudin Capital of the World. The city has been celebrating this culinary achievement with an annual festival since 2013, attracting visitors from across the country with its festivities that showcase local entertainment, food, and crafts.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is overwhelmingly positive. It is viewed as a recognition of local heritage and community efforts to promote Cajun culture through food. Participants and residents express pride in their unique culinary tradition and the festivities that bring together families and visitors. The festival is seen as a vital aspect of life in Scott, fostering community spirit and supporting local businesses.

Contention

While the resolution does not appear to have notable points of contention, it implicitly underscores the importance of local traditions amidst broader discussions of cultural identity within food and community gatherings. There may be differing opinions regarding the prioritization of such celebrations in local governance or the allocation of resources, but these are not explicitly addressed in the resolution text.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HR59

Commends posthumously Tonya Marie Carola, one of the founders of the Scott Boudin Festival

LA SR58

Commends the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival upon its selection as "Best New Event of the Year" by the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals.

LA SCR42

Designates the city of Scott as the Boudin Capital of the World.

LA HR3

Commends the Gueydan Duck Festival on being named the 2021 Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals

LA SR38

Commends the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation and recognizes the Baton Rouge Blues Festival being held on April 9-10, 2016.

LA HR109

Recognizes May 4, 2022, as Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Day at the state capitol and commends the organizers, volunteers, and royal court of the 2022 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival

LA HCR108

Commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette on the occasion of the festival's fiftieth anniversary

LA SR25

Commends and congratulates Rebecca Davis Henry upon her induction into the St. Landry Parish Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

LA SR58

Commends Miss Jada O'Blanc as the 2011 Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen of Queens.

LA SR71

Commends Madison Elizabeth Smith upon her reign as Queen of the 2022 Mystick Krewe of Louisianans Washington Mardi Gras Ball.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.