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Senate
Resolution 449
By:
Senators Crosby of the 13th, Hooks of the 14th, Harp of the 29th, Hamrick of the
30th, Murphy of the 27th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the 2009 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
cotton has long been recognized as a vital and prosperous crop in the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the cotton industry has played a significant role in the economic growth and
develoopment of our state; and
WHEREAS,
the annual Miss Georgia Cotton Scholarship Pageant promotes Georgia cotton
through local, state, regional, and national activities and educates Georgia's
youth on the importance of cotton as part of the state's economy by providing
committed volunteers, leaders, and spokeswomen; and
WHEREAS,
since its creation seven years ago, the Georgia Cotton Queen Scholarship Pageant
has been open to all females regardless of race, national origin, or disability;
and
WHEREAS,
the pageant winners for 2009 included Baby Miss Cotton, Ava Dean; Teeny Miss
Cotton, Karley Barnes; Tiny Miss Cotton, Blake Singletary; Little Miss Cotton,
Kelsey Patel; Petite Miss Cotton, Brooke Gaither; Junior Miss Cotton, Malone
Powell; Teen Miss Cotton, Mandee Bloodworth; and Miss Cotton, Kara LeAnn
Fountain; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that these beautiful, intelligent, and talented
winners be recognized by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the 2009 Georgia Cotton Queens for promoting the importance of this agricultural
product of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to each Georgia Cotton Queen.