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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The reigning Miss Texas, DaNae Couch, is visiting |
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the State Capitol on May 7, 2013, and this occasion provides a |
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welcome opportunity to recognize this gifted and dedicated young |
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woman; and |
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WHEREAS, DaNae Couch was named Miss Texas following her |
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superior performances in the fitness, interview, and talent |
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portions of the pageant competition in July 2012, and she went on to |
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finish among the top 10 at the Miss America contest in January 2013; |
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in the months since she earned her crown, she has devoted numerous |
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hours to community service projects and to promoting her platform, |
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"Hope for Family Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction"; her goal is to |
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educate the public on the signs of alcoholism and addiction, and she |
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has also spoken about the dangers of binge drinking; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Coppell, Ms. Couch graduated from the |
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Baylor University Honors College in 2010 with a bachelor's degree |
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in English and a minor in public relations; a skilled baton twirler, |
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she was a featured performer in the Baylor Golden Wave Marching |
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Band, has won national twirling titles, and has appeared in two |
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Disney parades and at other high-profile events; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Couch is currently a student at the Texas Tech |
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University School of Law; active in the mock trial program, she won |
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first-year and advanced mock trial competitions and earned the |
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title of Best Advocate; and |
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WHEREAS, An inspiring role model and an individual of |
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exceptional ability, DaNae Couch has distinguished herself in her |
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duties as an ambassador for the Lone Star State, and she is a source |
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of pride to her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor DaNae Couch, Miss Texas 2012, for her many |
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accomplishments and for her service to others and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Couch as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |