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LA HCR43
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Adams
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AI Summary
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Louisiana Legislature commends Jackie and Melvin Harvey, Jr., owners of The Shades tree farm in East Feliciana Parish, for being named Tree Farmers of the Year for sustainable forestry practices
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The Shades has been in the Harvey family for over 200 years, dating back to a Spanish Land Grant around 1796, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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The property served as the filming location for the movie The Undefeated starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson
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Louisiana's forests cover more than 50% of the state's land area, with 90% privately owned, supporting a forest products industry generating over $14 billion annually and more than 40,000 jobs
Legislative Description
Commends Jackie and Melvin Harvey, Jr., on being named Tree Farmers of the Year for their commitment and dedication to practicing sustainable forestry
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/15/2025