Committee endorses resolution naming Opelousas the horse capital of Louisiana
April 24, 2025 | 2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
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Representative Butler, sponsor of the resolution, said Opelousas has a long equine heritage and cited local assets including Evangeline Downs and plans to develop a championship museum. "We would like to see us move forward," Butler said, adding that local equine projects and historical downtown credits factor into the plan.
Daniel Lyons of Church Point gave a cultural and historical account to the committee during the presentation, describing Louisiana's rodeo and rodeo champions and urging the committee to showcase the state's equine industry. ‘‘What I'm here today to talk about is the horse industry and the sleeping giant of Louisiana,’’ Lyons said.
Representative Zorang moved the resolution favorably; no objections were recorded and HR30 was reported favorably.
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