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2026 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
BY SENATOR KLEINPETER
A RESOLUTION
To commend Olivia Daigle on being crowned the 2025-2026 Louisiana State Queen Sugar
at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride and admiration that the Senate of the Legislature
of Louisiana recognizes Olivia Daigle for her outstanding achievement in being crowned the
2025-2026 Louisiana State Queen Sugar at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia
by the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair Association; and
WHEREAS, in addition to this distinguished honor, Olivia was also recognized by
her peers and judges as Ms. Congeniality, a testament to her grace, kindness, and exemplary
character; and
WHEREAS, as Queen Sugar, Olivia has embraced a one-year commitment to serve
as an ambassador for the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair Association, and to
represent the organization and the state at numerous events, including the prestigious 2026
Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Ball; and
WHEREAS, in this role she will promote Louisiana's sugar cane industry, which has
been a cornerstone of Louisiana's economy for more than two centuries, supporting over
19,000 jobs and generating an annual economic impact exceeding four billion dollars; and
WHEREAS, alongside her ambassadorial duties, Olivia, a dedicated scholar and
servant leader, is currently a senior at Louisiana State University, pursuing a degree in Social
Work, while being an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority; and
WHEREAS, her commitment to service is evident through her volunteer efforts with
the Woman's Hospital Foundation Bust Breast Cancer initiative, fundraising work for St.
Jude Children's Hospital, and her participation as a debutante for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer
Center through Karnival Krewe de Louisiane; and
WHEREAS, Olivia also proudly served as an LSU Bat Girl during the Tigers' 2025
National Championship season, further demonstrating her school spirit and dedication; and
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WHEREAS, she is the cherished daughter of Rusty and Cheré Daigle and the proud
older sister of Savannah, whose love and support have helped guide her accomplishments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Olivia Daigle on being crowned the 2025–2026
Louisiana State Queen Sugar, and does honor her for her grace, leadership, and service and
extends best wishes for a successful and impactful reign.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Olivia Daigle and her family as an expression of the Senate's esteem, appreciation, and best
wishes for continued success.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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