Origin
Governor John J. McKeithen signed the legislation establishing CODOFIL. It was McKeithen's former campaign manager and executive secretary, Gus Weill, a native of Lafayette, who strongly urged his boss to create the agency.
CODOFIL is empowered "to do any and all things necessary to accomplish the development, utilization, and preservation of the French language as found in the State of Louisiana for the cultural, economic, and touristic benefit of the State.” The state authorized CODOFIL to cooperate with and advise other state agencies, as well as to receive donations and grants from individuals, corporations, and governments.
Read more about this topic: Council For The Development Of French In Louisiana
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