Each year, Smurfit-Westrock helps sponsor the Capitol Cookout, held at the beginning of the legislative session. Representatives from Smurfit join several lobbies for a cookout on the grounds of the Barracks at the Capitol, where steaks, chicken, and sausage are grilled with all the trimmings for members of the Senate and House and their staff.  

Being one of the sponsors of the cookout gives representatives from Smurfit-Westrock an opportunity to visit with legislative members and express their appreciation for the support they have given. 

Representing Smurfit-Westrock were Vilma J. Sneed, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Atlanta, GA, and James Bradford, consultant for Smurfit-Westrock. While the pair alternated in serving, Sneed also spoke and shared photos with Representatives Jack McFarland, Adrian Fisher, and other members of the northeast Louisiana delegation.