Louisiana Legislature Names Peggy Martin Rose the Official State Rose

  • The Peggy Martin Rose was recently named the o cial state rose of Louisiana. In April, Plaquemines Parish Government declared the plant the o cial . ower of the parish.
    The Peggy Martin Rose was recently named the o cial state rose of Louisiana. In April, Plaquemines Parish Government declared the plant the o cial . ower of the parish.

    The Louisiana Legislature has proclaimed the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose through the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 55 (SCR 55), authored by Senator Patrick Connick and co-sponsored by Representatives Braud, Echols, Freeman, Lacombe, and Wyble.

    The proclamation recognizes a flower that has become a powerful symbol of resilience, perseverance, and renewal for Louisiana and …