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2026 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY SENATOR WHEAT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To commend and celebrate Elmer Candy and to recognize Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer
Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, Elmer Candy, located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is the second largest
Valentine heart box manufacturer in the country, manufacturing more than 46 million hearts
annually; and
WHEREAS, Elmer Candy is renowned for its traditional Easter treats, including
Gold Brick Eggs, Heavenly Hash, and Pecan Eggs, all cherished by locals; and
WHEREAS, the forerunner of the Elmer Candy was the Miller Candy Corporation,
which was founded in New Orleans in 1855, by former pastry chef Christopher Henry
Miller; and
WHEREAS, Miller's son-in-law, Augustus Elmer, eventually joined him in the
business as a partner; and
WHEREAS, in 1914, Elmer's sons joined the business and the corporation became
known as Elmer Candy; and
WHEREAS, the origin of Heavenly Hash Eggs can be traced back to 1923, with Gold
Brick Eggs and Pecan Eggs first being made in 1936; and these three iconic Easter season
favorites outsell national brands all along the Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, in the 1960s, Roy Nelson became a partner in the enterprise, eventually
purchasing the entire company from the Elmer family, and encouraged his son, Allan, to join
the endeavor; and
WHEREAS, the two men refocused the company's offerings to seasonal chocolates
rather than everyday candy and snacks; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the company expanded its facility footprint by adding an
additional 70,000 square feet to its existing 330,000 square foot factory; and
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WHEREAS, Elmer Candy leads the industry with the highest level of quality control,
food safety, and industry innovation; and
WHEREAS, today, the third generation of the Nelson family operates the Elmer
Candy company and continues to create sweet memories for all future generations of candy
lovers.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and celebrate Elmer Candy, the oldest family-owned chocolate company in the
country, and does hereby recognize Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Nelson family of Elmer Candy.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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