James Domengeaux

Lawyer, politician, and cultural activist from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949. He was a cultural activist of Cajun and Louisiana Creole descent who is best remembered for his efforts to preserve the French language in his native state. He founded CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) in 1968 and served as its chairman until his death in 1988. Born: 6 January 1907 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA Died: 11 April 1988 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA