H.R. No. 513



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joanna Blackwell of Center was crowned Miss Rodeo 
USA on January 15, 2005, at the International Finals Rodeo in 
Oklahoma City; and
	WHEREAS, During the week-long competition held at the 
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Ms. Blackwell took part in interviews 
and fashion shows, exhibited her horsemanship skills, and 
demonstrated her knowledge of the agriculture industry and current 
affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Blackwell has also reigned as the Texas High 
School, National High School, and Shelby County Rodeo Queen and as 
Miss Shelby County; an accomplished horsewoman, she has 
additionally captured the title of Rookie Cowboy, given by the 
Texas High School Rodeo Association, and holds membership in such 
groups as Friends of Rodeo, the American Quarter Horse Association, 
the American Paint Horse Association, and the National Barrel Horse 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, This Stephen F. Austin State University senior is 
majoring in communication, with an emphasis on television and 
radio, and minoring in Spanish; she plans to obtain a master's 
degree in communication from Louisiana State University; and
	WHEREAS, On leave from college for the next year, she will 
visit rodeos throughout the country to promote Miss Rodeo USA and 
the International Professional Rodeo Association, as well as to 
share her platform--communication among the myriad cultures of our 
nation and the bringing together of people through the sport of 
rodeo; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Willis and Ann 
Blackwell, this exceptional young woman is further supported in all 
her endeavors by her brothers and sister, Rick, Will, and Julie; and
	WHEREAS, With her love for the rodeo, her proficiency at the 
sport, and her great poise and charm, Joanna Blackwell will clearly 
discharge the duties of her new office with enthusiasm and 
professionalism, and it is a pleasure to wish her well; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Joanna Blackwell on being named the 
40th Miss Rodeo USA and extend to her sincere best wishes for 
continued success and fulfillment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Blackwell as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Blake

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 513 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House