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This concurrent resolution designates Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the state capitol, highlighting the significance of the annual strawberry festival in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The resolution honors the festival's rich history, dating back to 1972, and recognizes its economic and cultural importance, noting that strawberries generate approximately $11.6 million in statewide gross farm value. It celebrates the 53rd annual festival, which will be held April 11-13, 2025, and acknowledges the event's unique status as a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations. The resolution specifically honors the 2025 festival royalty, including Alexis Nicole Lee as the Louisiana Strawberry Queen, Michael "Darryl" Poché as the Festival King, Christine "Chris" Threeton as the Festival Blossom, and Rhonda Smith Sheridan as the Grand Marshal. By recognizing the festival, the Louisiana Legislature aims to highlight the community's agricultural heritage, celebrate local traditions, and acknowledge the festival's role in promoting the region's strawberry industry and community spirit.