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Congratulating Katie Peters; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Katie Peters of Camilla, Georgia, is the reigning Miss Georgia High School Rodeo Queen; and

WHEREAS, she earned the title with a stellar performance in the Georgia High School Rodeo Association's state finals held in Perry, Georgia, in June, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the state finals featured the top 20 contestants for each event competing in three rodeos throughout the weekend; and

WHEREAS, Katie, riding her horse Fantasy, participated in barrels, pole bending, break-away roping, goat tying, team roping, cutting, and the Queen's contest; and

WHEREAS, by the end of the weekend, Katie had distinguished herself and won four saddles, five plaques, and five buckles and was crowned Rodeo Queen; and

WHEREAS, in July, 2000, she proudly represented the State of Georgia in the National High School Rodeo, the world's largest rodeo featuring over 1,500 contestants from 38 states, four Canadian provinces, and Australia; and

WHEREAS, Katie's achievement has greatly honored her community and her parents, Terrie Eubanks of Camilla and Michael Peters of Sarasota, Florida.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Katie Peters on being named the title Miss Georgia High School Rodeo Queen and commend her for her inspiring commitment to excellence and success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Katie Peters.