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LA SR61

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce Duplessis

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Day at the Louisiana State Capitol

  • The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, founded in 2013, became the first predominately African-American female Mardi Gras Krewe in New Orleans with its inaugural parade on February 8, 2015

  • The organization has grown to more than 1,400 members from 26 states and conducts charitable initiatives including Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways, school health fairs, and Christmas drives

  • Youth development programs Future Femmes and Le Jeune Femmes mentor girls ages 7-20 through activities and parade participation

  • The Cherchez La Femme dance troupe performs at major parades and sporting events, including an appearance in PJ Morton's "New Orleans Girl" music video

Legislative Description

Recognizes Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH

Last Action

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/1/2025.

5/5/2025

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