The General Andrew Jackson Baratarian Cup dates back to the War of 1812 when a group of “pirates” aided General Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans.  (Dominique Youx was a  pseudonym for Frederick Alexander Lafitte).  Youx presented Jackson with the cup he was carrying from his ship  “Circe of Barataria”  for Jackson’s great leadership during the battle.

Joe Tannehill & King Tom Ledman

 The Krewe of Dominique Youx,  the original Bay County Mardi Gras organization, selected  

Joe Tannehill

as the winner of the 2009 General Andrew Jackson Baratarian Cup award.  

The award is given annually to a non-member for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Mr. Tannehill was cited for his numerous civic, charitable and cultural activities for our community

This presentation marks the 23rd. year the cup has been awarded.  Previous winners are:

 Gerry Clemons, the late Tommy Thomas, Holton Harders,  the late H. Mack Lewis, Larry Dantzler, M.G. “Bubber” Nelson, Hy Wakstein,  Dr. Robert McSpadden, W. Deck Hull, Barbara Cloud, Jerry Smithwick, The late Reverend Si Mathison, Jimmy and Johnny Patronis, Bill Cramer, the late Tommy Smith, Larry Bland, Charles Whitehead, Allan Bense, L. Charles Hilton, Buddy DeFranco, Karen Hanes and Robert Meyers..

Joe Tannehill & Don Muller, President of the Krewe

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