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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. CLAY HIGGINS
of louisiana
in the house of representatives
Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Champagne family and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Champagne's Marche, a family-owned business that has served the people of Louisiana with exceptional service for three generations exemplifying a commitment to family and community.
a small neighborhood store in Port Barre, Louisiana. It took an entire week before the first customer walked through the door, but the Champagne's never wavered. They earned the community's trust through hard work, fair prices, and good service.
The same spirit has guided the Champagne family for a century. Howard and Sarah Champagne expanded the business with a new store in 1979, and Richard and Angela Champagne carried the family tradition into a third generation, growing Champagne's Marche into a destination known for its king cakes, sausage, boudin, chicken salad, and many other Louisiana specialties.
the values established in 1926. Today, the fourth generation stands ready to continue that legacy.
Louisiana's family-owned businesses. They create jobs, support local farmers and producers, invest in our communities, and preserve our unique culture.