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July, 18 2007 - FHL Preservation Awards
Where: City Club
When: July 18
Beneficiary: Foundation for Historical Louisiana
Mistress of Ceremonies: Lenore Feeney
Master of Ceremonies: Leo Honeycutt
Gala Chairperson(s): Michele Deshotels
Executive Director: Carolyn Bennett,
Committee Members: William Brockway, Robert Dolese, Peggy Hunt, J.Michael Desmond, David Norwood, John Wilbert Jr., Lenore Feeney & Carolyn Bennett
Patrons: Coleman & Partners Architects, Kleinpeter Dairy, Acadian Frame & Art, David Norwood
Sponsors: Coleman & Partners Architects, Kleinpeter Dairy, Acadian Frame & Art, David Norwood
Blacktie Photos by: Chris Russo Blackwood
Mary Ann Sternberg, Norm & Sand Marmillion honored for preservatoin efforts
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Hunt Downer facilitated the donation of the late Gov. Richard Leche’s chair to the Old Governor’s Mansion and he made it official at the Foundation for Historical
The chair, which bears a plaque to FHL from Leche’s two sons, will take its position behind Huey P. Long’s desk at the Old Governor’s Mansion museum.
Honored at the 31st annual Preservation Awards dinner July 19 were Judy Riffel, for her knowledge and volunteerism in genealogy; Elisabeth “Libby” Dart, for a lifetime of service to preserving the heritage of West Baton Rouge Parish; Johnny Palazzotto, for serving as an ambassador of Louisiana’s musical heritage; and Mary Ann Sternberg, for her work as a researcher, author, historian and spokeswoman for River Road and Bayou Manchac.