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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Margana Wood of Houston was crowned Miss Texas at |
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the Eisemann Center in Richardson on July 1, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing as Miss Travis County, Margana Wood |
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captured the state title with her exceptional performances in the |
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interview, swimsuit, talent, evening gown, and on-stage question |
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portions of the contest; prior to this triumph, she won local |
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competitions held by the Miss America Organization and the Miss |
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Houston/Miss Harris County/Sugarland Organization; and |
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WHEREAS, During her reign as Miss Texas, Ms. Wood will work |
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with such notable groups as the Special Olympics, the Laura Bush |
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Foundation for America's Libraries, Susan G. Komen, the Little |
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Words Project, and the Children's Miracle Network; in concert with |
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the Texas Cares for Children character education program, she will |
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also help to promote the values of inclusion and respect, which are |
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integral to her anti-bullying platform, "You Belong"; and |
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WHEREAS, An alumna of The University of Texas at Austin, |
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Ms. Wood holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications; she |
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plans to continue her education at the graduate level using the |
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scholarship she received from the Miss Texas pageant; and |
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WHEREAS, Margana Wood has demonstrated a desire to excel in |
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all her endeavors, and her talent and perseverance in the pursuit of |
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her goals are sure to serve her well in the years ahead; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Margana Wood on being |
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crowned Miss Texas 2017 and extend to her sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Shine |
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| Allen |
Gonzales of Williamson |
Ortega |
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| Alonzo |
González of El Paso |
Paddie |
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| Anderson of Dallas |
Guillen |
Perez |
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| Anderson of McLennan |
Gutierrez |
Phelan |
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| Biedermann |
Howard |
Reynolds |
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| Bonnen of Brazoria |
Isaac |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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| Bonnen of Galveston |
Israel |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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| Burkett |
Johnson of Dallas |
Romero, Jr. |
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| Burns |
Johnson of Harris |
Rose |
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| Cain |
King of Hemphill |
Schofield |
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| Canales |
King of Parker |
Schubert |
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| Capriglione |
King of Uvalde |
Shaheen |
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| Cosper |
Landgraf |
Stephenson |
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| Davis of Dallas |
Longoria |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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| Davis of Harris |
Lozano |
Thompson of Harris |
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| Dean |
Lucio III |
Tinderholt |
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| Gervin-Hawkins |
Nevárez |
Zedler |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on August |
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9, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the Senate on August |
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10, 2017, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |