R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Tara Watson, the reigning Miss Texas, is a worthy
 1-2     role model for all young Texans, and her immeasurable contributions
 1-3     in this regard make her a fitting goodwill ambassador for the Lone
 1-4     Star State; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Representing Hurst-Euless-Bedford in the Miss Texas
 1-6     pageant, this remarkable young woman was crowned Miss Texas on July
 1-7     8, 2000, and has served with great distinction in this capacity,
 1-8     finishing among the top 10 contestants in the Miss America contest
 1-9     held last October; and
1-10           WHEREAS, During her tenure as Miss Texas, Ms. Watson has
1-11     worked diligently to increase the public's understanding and
1-12     knowledge of numerous important social issues; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Her many good works and deeds include promoting AIDS
1-14     awareness and implementing a successful child mentoring program,
1-15     "The Positive Connection," which is for children who are either
1-16     infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS; moreover, she began an
1-17     educational program for students called "Stayin' Alive"; and
1-18           WHEREAS, While representing our state, Ms. Watson has served
1-19     with outstanding leadership and dedication, and it is most
1-20     appropriate to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby recognize January 24, 2001, as Miss Texas Day,
1-23     and that Tara Watson be extended best wishes for continued good
1-24     fortune and happiness in her future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for Tara Watson as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                  McReynolds
                                                                       Smith
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 85 was adopted by the House on
         January 24, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House