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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Margana Wood of Houston was crowned Miss Texas at |
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the Eisemann Center in Richardson on July 1, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing as Miss Travis County, Margana Wood |
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captured the state title with her exceptional performances in the |
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interview, swimsuit, talent, evening gown, and on-stage question |
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portions of the contest; prior to this triumph, she won local |
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competitions held by the Miss America Organization and the Miss |
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Houston/Miss Harris County/Sugarland Organization; and |
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WHEREAS, During her reign as Miss Texas, Ms. Wood will work |
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with such notable groups as the Special Olympics, the Laura Bush |
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Foundation for America's Libraries, Susan G. Komen, the Little |
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Words Project, and the Children's Miracle Network; in concert with |
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the Texas Cares for Children character education program, she will |
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also help to promote the values of inclusion and respect, which are |
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integral to her anti-bullying platform, "You Belong"; and |
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WHEREAS, An alumna of The University of Texas at Austin, |
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Ms. Wood holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications; she |
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plans to continue her education at the graduate level using the |
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scholarship she received from the Miss Texas pageant; and |
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WHEREAS, Margana Wood has demonstrated a desire to excel in |
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all her endeavors, and her talent and perseverance in the pursuit of |
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her goals are sure to serve her well in the years ahead; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Margana Wood on being |
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crowned Miss Texas 2017 and extend to her sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |