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