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This resolution, a formal expression of the Louisiana House of Representatives, commends the Italian Festival Royal Court for their role in the 2026 Italian Festival held in Tickfaw, Louisiana. The resolution acknowledges the festival's origins as "The Little Italy Festival" in 1973 and its continuation in Tickfaw since 2009, highlighting its importance as a family-friendly celebration of Italian-American culture and heritage. It specifically recognizes the various members of the 2026 "royal court," including the Italian Festival Queen, Spaghetti Queen, Grand Marshal, King, and numerous other queens and princesses, as well as the festival chairperson. The resolution emphasizes the significant contributions of citizens of Italian descent to Louisiana's culture and declares the 2026 Italian Festival an integral part of the state's celebration of Italian-American history.