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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 765
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Shilah Phillips, who earned the title of Miss Texas |
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2006; and |
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WHEREAS, The first African American to hold the title of |
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Miss Texas, Shilah was selected from a group of hardworking and |
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talented contestants to represent the Lone Star State at the |
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Miss America pageant; she won the preliminary talent contest and |
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finished as first runner-up at the Miss America pageant on |
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January 29, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Shilah competed for the title of Miss Texas as |
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Miss Frisco and won the crown in her first attempt, only the |
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second woman ever to win the title on her first try; she is |
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currently representing Texas on a speaking tour entitled "Never |
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Give Up," which emphasizes to young people the importance of |
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staying in school, maintaining healthy lifestyles, and keeping |
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dreams alive; and |
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WHEREAS, Shilah has extensive musical training; she |
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attended the Denver School of Performing Arts for seven years; |
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after graduating from high school, she studied jazz music at the |
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prestigious Howard University, where she received the Most |
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Outstanding Vocalist Award; she has been accepted into the |
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University of North Texas' renowned jazz studies-voice program; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A role model for all young Texans, Shilah serves |
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as an exemplary goodwill ambassador for the Lone Star State, and |
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she can truly look forward to a bright future; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Shilah Phillips on earning |
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the title of Miss Texas 2006 and extend best wishes to her in all |
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her future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Shapiro |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 23, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |