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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 120
BY REPRESENTATIVE SEABAUGH
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, May 22, 2013, as Miss
Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day and commends Lauren Vizza, Miss
Louisiana 2012
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Wednesday May 22, 2013, as Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day2
at the state capitol and to commend the current Miss Louisiana, Lauren Vizza, on her3
many accomplishments.4
WHEREAS, the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization is a part of the Miss5
America Organization, the largest competitive scholarship program in the world and one of6
the leading achievement programs in the United States; and7
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization and local8
pageants across the state made available over $634,000 in cash and tuition scholarships; and9
WHEREAS, through the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization, contestants10
compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and gain poise, confidence, character, and11
life skills that will benefit them, their community, and the state of Louisiana for years to12
come; and13
WHEREAS, the current Miss Louisiana 2012, Lauren Vizza, is a native of14
Shreveport and attended Caddo Parish Magnet High School; and15
WHEREAS, Lauren is a senior political science major at Louisiana Tech University16
in Ruston and won a $10,000 scholarship along with her Miss Louisiana crown; and17 HLS 13RS-3356 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Lauren currently serves as president of the College Republicans at1
Louisiana Tech University, second vice president of the Louisiana Federation of College2
Republicans, vice president of philanthropic services for Sigma Kappa Sorority, and director3
of community service for the Louisiana Tech University Student Government Association;4
and5
WHEREAS, Lauren additionally serves as spokesperson for: March of Dimes6
Louisiana, Louisiana Cares for Children, and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and7
Sports, and she is a member of 88 Magnolias and the Freshman Leadership Team at8
Louisiana Tech; and9
WHEREAS, Lauren is also a student recruiter for Louisiana Tech, serves as a10
counselor at Rock Solid Sports Camp, and plans to obtain a law degree and pursue a career11
in foreign diplomacy upon her graduation from Louisiana Tech; and12
WHEREAS, at Caddo Magnet High School, Lauren was an all-city, all-state, and all-13
star soccer player, was named all-district soccer most valuable player, was the only female14
to receive the KLSA-TV player of the week award during the 2008-2009 soccer season, and15
was the captain of the gymnastics team; and16
WHEREAS, in Miss Louisiana pageants, Lauren was the preliminary swimsuit17
winner at Miss Louisiana 2012, fourth runner-up to Miss Louisiana 2011, and third runner-18
up to Miss Louisiana 2012; and19
WHEREAS, Lauren merits the highest measure of commendation for the tremendous20
pride and honor that she brings to her family and friends, Louisiana Tech University, the21
cities of Shreveport and Ruston, and the state of Louisiana.22
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the23
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Wednesday, May 22, 2013, as Miss24
Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day at the state capitol, does hereby commend the25
current Miss Louisiana, Lauren Vizza, on all of her accomplishments and achievements, and26
does hereby extend best wishes for success and prosperity to Lauren and the Miss Louisiana27
Scholarship Organization.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted29
to Miss Louisiana 2012, Lauren Vizza.30 HLS 13RS-3356 ORIGINAL
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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)]
Seabaugh HR No. 120
Recognizes Wednesday May 22, 2013, as Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day at
the state capitol and commends the current Miss Louisiana, Lauren Vizza, on her many
accomplishments.