By Hunter                                              H.R. No. 786
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special
 1-2     pride in honoring Stephanie Slough for her commendable achievements
 1-3     and for the recognition she has received as Miss Texas Panhandle;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This vibrant 17-year-old distinguished herself among
 1-6     an impressive field of candidates in the Miss Texas Panhandle
 1-7     Pageant, and in doing so she earned the pageant crown and an
 1-8     opportunity to compete at the Miss Texas Pageant; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Miss Slough was previously recognized as fourth
1-10     runner-up in the Miss San Angelo Pageant and first runner-up in the
1-11     Miss Abilene Pageant, and these accomplishments earned her the
1-12     right to compete in the Miss Texas Panhandle Pageant; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Miss Slough is a senior at Abilene High School and a
1-14     member of the Peers Assistance and Leadership Skills (PALS)
1-15     program, Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y Club, Senior Girls, and Senior
1-16     Senate; in addition to these activities, this spirited young woman
1-17     leads the crowds at athletic events as a varsity cheerleader, and
1-18     she is an accomplished pianist; and
1-19           WHEREAS, After graduation from Abilene High School, Miss
1-20     Slough plans to attend West Texas A&M University to study music
1-21     education, with an emphasis on piano performance, and in the future
1-22     she hopes to share her love of music with young children as an
1-23     elementary school choir teacher and a piano instructor; and
1-24           WHEREAS, The poise and grace Miss Slough displayed in her
 2-1     pursuit of the Miss Texas Panhandle title will undoubtedly serve
 2-2     her well throughout her life, and her future accomplishments will
 2-3     be a tremendous asset to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby commend Stephanie Slough for being awarded the
 2-6     title of Miss Texas Panhandle and extend to her best wishes for
 2-7     success in the Miss Texas Pageant and in all of her future
 2-8     endeavors; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Miss Slough as a token of high regard by the Texas
2-11     House of Representatives.