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LA HCR5

LA HCR5
Designates the town of Ball, Louisiana, as the Moon Pie Capital of Louisiana


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Introduced
04/14/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/15/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To designate the town of Ball, Louisiana, as the Moon Pie Capital of Louisiana.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution officially designates the town of Ball, Louisiana, as the Moon Pie Capital of Louisiana, recognizing the town's inaugural Moon Pie Festival held on March 23, 2024. The resolution highlights the cultural significance of Moon Pies in Southern tradition, noting their historical association with Mardi Gras and the popular pairing with RC Cola. The festival featured various activities including a 5K race, costume contest, eating competition, and music performances featuring songs about Moon Pies. The resolution acknowledges that Moon Pies are manufactured by Chattanooga Bakery in Tennessee, which gave Ball permission to host the festival. By passing this resolution, the Louisiana Legislature aims to celebrate the town's new festival tradition and support its potential for future cultural events centered around the iconic marshmallow sandwich cookie.

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Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (on 04/25/2025)

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