The House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 25, 2024, as Jefferson Highway Day in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The Jefferson Highway, which historically connected Winnipeg, Canada, to New Orleans, Louisiana, is noted as the first international highway in the United States, traversing the Mississippi Valley. The resolution emphasizes the significance of this highway in promoting tourism and economic development in communities along its route, particularly in Bunkie.

The resolution aims to raise awareness of the Jefferson Highway's historical importance and its potential to enhance travel and tourism in Louisiana. It highlights ongoing efforts to secure proper route marking and increase public knowledge about the highway's impact on the state's economy and cultural heritage.