I want to thank the many businesses who went out of their way to support the Louisiana Notary Association during its recent annual conference here in the Miss-Lou.

The businesses provided great service and items for the conference welcome bags.

The notaries who attended expressed thanks for the wonderful hospitality from the people of Vidalia and Natchez and many said they would undoubtedly return.

Particular thanks go to the Comfort Suites for hosting the conference, the Vidalia Conference Center for its facilities and Regina Charbonneau and Historic Twin Oaks for hosting the new notary night.

In addition, thanks to Mayor Hyram Copeland for giving the welcome address, to Clerk of Court Clyde Ray Webber for his wonderful humor and the duo of Osgood and Blaque for their wonderful music.

And a special thank you to the many businesses who gave door prizes and items for the welcome bags, including Old South Winery, the Eola Hotel, the Grand Hotel, the Isle of Capri Casino, Rhino Graphics, the Louisiana Tourism Center, the Natchez Tourism Center, City of Vidalia and Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, and of course, Concordia Bank, Delta Bank, Tensas Bank and United Mississippi Bank.

Your support of conferences like this contributes greatly to the economic success of the entire area.

Thanks again.

Kevin M. Friloux

Louisiana notary and resident of Vidalia