Donaldsonville Monument and Dedication Ceremony

(L to R) Julia Rodriguez, Joan Aleman, and Amanda Richard unveiling the Donaldsonville monument.

Father Rafael Juantorena blessing the monument.

Member Paul Newfield at the dedication.

The monument inscription reads:  We dedicate this memorial in honor of our Spanish ancestors from the Canary Islands who, in the 18th century, sailed to Louisiana where they settled and prospered, thus fulfilling God's will as written in Holy Scripture:  Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.  Genesis 9:1  Dedicated Oct 7, 2004.

*Photos courtesy of Jean Nauman.

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