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Lovingly referred to by all as "Mr. Frank", Frank Anzalone will be
remembered by all who were privileged to serve with him on the
L.A.F.F. Board of Directors as a loyal and faithful board
member, who gave untiringly of his time and energy in the conduct
and promotion of Fairs and Festivals.
Through Mr. Frank's dedicated efforts, the Tangipahoa Parish Fair
was moved from Independence to its permanent home in Amite shortly
after World War II. He served as President of the Tangipahoa Parish
Fair Association for eighteen years and while heading the
organization he was able to promote the construction of the
grandstand, pavilion and other exhibit buildings which are presently
in use on the fairgrounds.
A Past President of L.A..F.F., Mr. Frank served as a member of the
state legislature from 1972 until 1975 and was known for his fight
to secure passage of the right-to-work law. He authored the first
draft of the law although it was not passed until after he left
office.
An active civic leader, Mr. Frank served as President and District
Governor of the Rotary Club, a faithful navigator of the Knights of
Columbus Fourth Degree (he was also a Grand Knight Third Degree),
Director of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the
Italian-American Cultural Foundation, a hospital volunteer and a
Scoutmaster and was associated with many other civic groups.
A long-time active member of L.A.F.F., Mr. Frank was fondly
known for his "filibusters" on many issues, both pro and con. He
always found the time to research the issues most affecting the
Association and made his opinions heard. The membership grew to
respect his views as they were always presented in the best interest
of L.A.F.F. This isn't to say they were always passed, but
they were always heard.
Although in the legislature for only one term, Mr. Frank was
appointed to three select committees -- Labor and Industrial
Relations, Transportation and Public Works and Agriculture. He left
his mark on all three.
The L.A.F.F. Board of Directors dedicated the 1987 Annual
Convention to Mr. Frank. One week after the presentation Mr. Frank
passed away, leaving a legacy long to be remembered. |
