House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Adams, commends Corrada Biazzo Curry on her retirement from the Department of French Studies at Louisiana State University (LSU). Dr. Curry has had a distinguished academic career, earning a laurea in modern languages and literatures from the University of Catania, Italy, in 1983, and a Ph.D. in French literature from LSU in 1989. Her scholarly interests encompass a wide range of topics, including nineteenth- and twentieth-century French and Italian literature, creative writing, and literary theory. Throughout her tenure at LSU, she has taught various French and Italian language and literature courses and has also contributed to the academic community by serving as the secretary of the Friends of French Studies organization.
The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for Dr. Curry's dedicated service to LSU and its students, recognizing her contributions to the field of French studies and her impact on the academic community. As she embarks on her retirement, the resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of her achievements and the legacy she leaves behind at the university.