2017 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATOR BARROW A RESOLUTION To commend Tiffany Dickerson on her reign as Mrs. Baton Rouge 2016. WHEREAS, in June 2016, Tiffany Dickerson was crowned Mrs. Baton Rouge; and WHEREAS, during the competition, she showcased her beauty, grace, and intelligence; and WHEREAS, since that time, Tiffany has served as a role model for young ladies and married women across the Greater Baton Rouge area; and WHEREAS, she also competed on the state level in the Mrs. Louisiana America pageant, a competition which epitomizes the traditions of fairness, professionalism, and character; and WHEREAS, as a wife, mother of two, twenty-year veteran in the communications and public relations industry, small business owner, and stand-up comedian, Tiffany has worn her crown with dignity as a public symbol for local wives and mothers juggling multiple hats; and WHEREAS, she has given back to the Baton Rouge community through her platform by helping to raise awareness and funding for various entities and nonprofit organizations including Junior League of Baton Rouge, American Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, Chosen Generation Foundation, Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network, Jessica's Bra Closet, and the Jewel J. Newman Community Center; and WHEREAS, Tiffany strives to make a positive impact by building confidence in others, empowering individuals to live the best life they can, and inspiring women to pursue their purpose and dreams; and WHEREAS, during her exciting and memorable reign, she fulfilled several once-in-a lifetime experiences by appearing on the Home and Garden Television show, House Hunters, in an episode entitled "Bigger in Baton Rouge", by starring in an independent short film, and by competing in a celebrity lip sync battle; and Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 11 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon role models like Tiffany Dickerson who provide inspiration and hope for Louisiana's young and married women to set high goals for themselves and work tirelessly to achieve them. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate Tiffany Dickerson, Mrs. Baton Rouge 2016, on her numerous accomplishments and does hereby extend its best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Tiffany Dickerson. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2