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2015 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
BY SENATOR BROOME
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Leanne Reese Easterling on being crowned Miss
Louisiana Junior Pre-Teen Cover Girl at the 2014 Louisiana National American Miss
Pageant.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend and congratulate Leanne Reese Easterling on being crowned Miss Louisiana
3 Junior Pre-Teen Cover Girl at the 2014 Louisiana National American Miss Pageant.
4 WHEREAS, National American Miss was founded in 2003 and is the frontrunner in
5 growing confidence in girls between the ages of four and eighteen in the United States; and
6 WHEREAS, it is considered the largest youth organization for young ladies in the
7 United States and is dedicated to celebrating America's greatness and encouraging its future
8 leaders; and
9 WHEREAS, each year, the National American Miss Pageant awards one million
10 dollars in cash, scholarships, and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young
11 women nationwide; and
12 WHEREAS, to become a state finalist, a contestant must participate in an interview,
13 maintain academic excellence, and be actively involved in her community; and
14 WHEREAS, the competition consists of formal wear, personal introduction,
15 interview, and community involvement, and each age division may crown a queen and a
16 cover girl; and
17 WHEREAS, in the Junior Pre-Teen division, which encompasses ages seven through
18 eight, Leanne Reese Easterling was crowned Miss Louisiana Junior Pre-Teen Cover Girl at
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1 the state pageant in May 2014; and
2 WHEREAS, she was invited to participate in the national competition in Anaheim,
3 California, in November and received the national Cover Girl title for outstanding program
4 participation in her age group; and
5 WHEREAS, since being crowned Miss Louisiana Junior Pre-Teen Cover Girl, Reese
6 has volunteered at the local animal shelter where she provided toys and treats to dogs and
7 cats and assisted in preparing the animals for adoption; and
8 WHEREAS, she visited with Governor Jindal at the governor's mansion, had tea and
9 cookies, and discussed her faith and her desire to assist in finding loving homes for animals
10 in shelters; and
11 WHEREAS, Reese met with Senator Sharon Weston Broome on the set of The
12 Around Town Show, and also met with Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks at his
13 office; and
14 WHEREAS, she appeared at a Livingston Parish City Council meeting and was
15 introduced by Mr. Ricks as a state title holder; and
16 WHEREAS, Reese rode as Louisiana royalty in the Louisiana State University
17 homecoming parade, the Denham Springs Christmas parade, and the Denham Springs Mardi
18 Gras parade with Miss Louisiana Tyron'E Hawkins; and
19 WHEREAS, she visited the women at the Mercy Ministries home in West Monroe
20 and presented them with flowers and gifts for Valentine's Day; and
21 WHEREAS, in her spare time, Reese loves to serve in her church and attends open
22 calls in Baton Rouge and Gretna to share her experiences with newcomers to the pageant
23 circuit; and
24 WHEREAS, Leanne Reese Easterling is a shining star for the state of Louisiana and
25 her accomplishments have prepared her for a very promising future.
26 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
27 does hereby commend and congratulate Leanne Reese Easterling on her notable
28 achievements and accomplishments, and does hereby extend to her best wishes for continued
29 success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.
30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
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1 Leanne Reese Easterling.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair.
DIGEST
SR 29 Original 2015 Regular Session Broome
Commends Leanne Reese Easterling on being crowned Miss Louisiana Junior Pre-Teen
Cover Girl at the 2014 Louisiana National American Miss Pageant.
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