Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SCR78: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 25, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To designate Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, to recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center by the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, and to express sincere appreciation to the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe for the preservation of the indigenous history of the tribal nation in historic Bonfouca for the cultural enrichment and civic pride of Louisiana citizens.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To designate Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, to recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center by the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, and to express sincere appreciation to the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe for the preservation of the indigenous history of the tribal nation in historic Bonfouca for the cultural enrichment and civic pride of Louisiana citizens. WHEREAS, the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe will dedicate the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center at the historic train depot located in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana on Friday, May 29, 2026; and WHEREAS, the museum, one of the oldest documented locations in Louisiana and West Florida, will preserve and promote the artifacts and history of Bonfouca; and WHEREAS, the museum will provide a dedicated space to showcase the history and related American Indian artifacts for the purposes of education, cultural enrichment, tourism, economic development, and community representation; and WHEREAS, the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center will be beneficial to Louisiana residents, newcomers, students, and tourist to the area; and WHEREAS, the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe are descendants of the mound Page 1 of SLS 26RS-3353 ORIGINAL SCR NO. builders; and WHEREAS, the ancestors of the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe are buried in traditional cemeteries throughout the parish …