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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 17
BY REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMANN
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Katherine Putnam, Miss Louisiana 2009
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Katherine Putnam, Miss Louisiana 2009.2
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam was crowned Miss Louisiana in June of 2009, and has3
since represented her state with great pride and distinction; and4
WHEREAS, Katherine Putnam attended Oak Grove High School and is currently a5
senior at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), majoring in piano performance; and6
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam takes every opportunity to espouse her affiliation with7
ULM, and she wears the school's colors proudly, stating often that the university has made8
a powerful difference in shaping her spiritually and academically; and 9
WHEREAS, in addition to being a ULM Outstanding Scholar and a member of the10
Dean's List, Miss Putnam's scholastic honors include the Clara Freiburg Piano Scholarship,11
the Florence Allbritton Piano Award, the Louisiana TOPS Performance Award, and the12
Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Scholarship; and13
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam has served with unwavering dedication in various14
leadership roles, including as coordinator for a benefit concert honoring the life of Jabin15
Lawrence and the Children's Miracle Network; as coordinator of Miracles and Music: A16
Princess Tea Party and Fashion Show; as spokesperson for Louisiana Cares for Children, the17
Louisiana Governor’s Council for Fitness and Sports, and Right Decisions Right Now; and18
as a member of Concert Choir and Chamber Singers; and19 HLS 10RS-1073 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Miss Putnam also served as the guest vocalist for the Purple Heart1
Highway Dedication and as an entertainer for ULM's "Stars of Tomorrow" and the seventy-2
fifth Presidential Gala for the Arts; and3
WHEREAS, among her many accomplishments, Miss Putnam was the winner of the4
National Association of Teachers of Singing women's classical voice division, the winner5
of the Miss Louisiana 2007 Preliminary Talent Contest, and a top ten finalist for the Miss6
Louisiana Pageants in 2007 and 2008; and7
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam is the first Indian-American to capture the Miss Louisiana8
crown, representing the enormous diversity of the state; and9
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam has traveled to India four times and resided in India for10
eight months; and11
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam's deep faith shines through in her role as music director,12
singer, and pianist for Contemporary Worship at First United Methodist Church in Monroe;13
and14
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam received this year's National Miracle Maker Award for15
her work raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network as determined by the Miss16
America Organization, an official fundraising partner of the nonprofit organization; and17
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam used her platform, "Miracle of Music", to focus on the18
power of music to transform lives; and19
WHEREAS, in January, Miss Putnam earned a spot in the top ten in the 2010 Miss20
America Pageant, as she was named third runner up at the Planet Hollywood Resort and21
Casino in Las Vegas before a live television audience of millions; and22
WHEREAS, Miss Putnam serves as an inspiration to Louisiana youth, encouraging23
young people to set goals and work hard to achieve them; and24
WHEREAS, Katherine Putnam merits a special measure of commendation for the25
tremendous pride and honor that she brings to her family, friends, church, and community,26
the University of Louisiana at Monroe, the city of Monroe, and the state of Louisiana.27
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby28
commend Katherine Putnam upon her outstanding accomplishments, does hereby recognize29
and record for posterity her singular contributions during her reign as Miss Louisiana 2009,30 HLS 10RS-1073 ORIGINAL
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and does hereby extend best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of her future1
endeavors.2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted3
to Katherine Putnam, Miss Louisiana 2009.4
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Hoffmann HCR No. 17
Commends Katherine Putnam, Miss Louisiana 2009.