Three Avoyelleans of the Year honored in 1980

The image ran prominently on Page 1 of the Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1980 edition of The Greater Avoyelles Journal preserving a moment when local leadership and public service were central themes in parish life The photograph remains a reminder of the individuals who helped shape Avoyelles through business civic involvement and dedication to their hometowns

More than four decades later the faces captured in that edition still represent a proud chapter in the parish’s history — one defined by service commitment and community pride

Pictured are three Avoyelleans of the Year at ceremonies naming A. J. “Sookie” Roy as Avoyellean of 1979 From left are Judge Earl Edwards Avoyellean of 1977 A. J. Roy and State Representative Raymond J. Laborde Avoyellean of 1978 Mrs. Verdie B. Lemoine was named Avoyellean of 1976 and passed away the following year The photograph was taken by Carlos Mayeux and appeared in the Feb. 19 1980 edition of The Greater Avoyelles Journal

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