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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 120
BY REPRESENTATIVE SEABAUGH
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday May 22, 2013, as Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day
at the state capitol and to commend the current Miss Louisiana, Lauren Vizza, on her
many accomplishments.
WHEREAS, the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization is a part of the Miss
America Organization, the largest competitive scholarship program in the world and one of
the leading achievement programs in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization and local
pageants across the state made available over $634,000 in cash and tuition scholarships; and
WHEREAS, through the Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization, contestants
compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and gain poise, confidence, character, and
life skills that will benefit them, their community, and the state of Louisiana for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, the current Miss Louisiana 2012, Lauren Vizza, is a native of
Shreveport and attended Caddo Parish Magnet High School; and
WHEREAS, Lauren is a senior political science major at Louisiana Tech University
in Ruston and won a $10,000 scholarship along with her Miss Louisiana crown; and
WHEREAS, Lauren currently serves as president of the College Republicans at
Louisiana Tech University, second vice president of the Louisiana Federation of College
Republicans, vice president of philanthropic services for Sigma Kappa Sorority, and director
of community service for the Louisiana Tech University Student Government Association;
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WHEREAS, Lauren additionally serves as spokesperson for: March of Dimes
Louisiana, Louisiana Cares for Children, and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports, and she is a member of 88 Magnolias and the Freshman Leadership Team at
Louisiana Tech; and
WHEREAS, Lauren is also a student recruiter for Louisiana Tech, serves as a
counselor at Rock Solid Sports Camp, and plans to obtain a law degree and pursue a career
in foreign diplomacy upon her graduation from Louisiana Tech; and
WHEREAS, at Caddo Magnet High School, Lauren was an all-city, all-state, and all-
star soccer player, was named all-district soccer most valuable player, was the only female
to receive the KLSA-TV player of the week award during the 2008-2009 soccer season, and
was the captain of the gymnastics team; and
WHEREAS, in Miss Louisiana pageants, Lauren was the preliminary swimsuit
winner at Miss Louisiana 2012, fourth runner-up to Miss Louisiana 2011, and third runner-
up to Miss Louisiana 2012; and
WHEREAS, Lauren merits the highest measure of commendation for the tremendous
pride and honor that she brings to her family and friends, Louisiana Tech University, the
cities of Shreveport and Ruston, and the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Wednesday, May 22, 2013, as Miss
Louisiana Scholarship Organization Day at the state capitol, does hereby commend the
current Miss Louisiana, Lauren Vizza, on all of her accomplishments and achievements, and
does hereby extend best wishes for success and prosperity to Lauren and the Miss Louisiana
Scholarship Organization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Miss Louisiana 2012, Lauren Vizza.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES