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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The International Junior Miss Scholarship Program |
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is dedicated to encouraging achievement among girls and young women |
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by helping them to build poise and self-confidence; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the International Junior Miss |
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organization awards scholarships to contestants who have achieved |
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distinction in academics or volunteer service, who have |
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demonstrated remarkable talent, or who have shown special ability |
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in categories such as modeling and public speaking; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is well represented in the |
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International Junior Miss Scholarship Program; many exceptional |
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young Texans have competed in the six age categories, taking |
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advantage of opportunities to gain experience both on stage and in |
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an interview setting; and |
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WHEREAS, Through participation in International Junior Miss, |
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contestants are learning valuable skills and developing a |
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commitment to excellence that will serve them well as they work |
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toward their goals in the years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 8, 2015, as International Junior |
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Miss Texas Day. |