2017 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY SENATOR BARROW A RESOLUTION To commend Tanya Crowe on her reign as Miss Baton Rouge USA 2016. WHEREAS, in June 2016, Tanya Crowe was crowned Miss Baton Rouge USA; and WHEREAS, she also competed at the state level in the Miss Louisiana USA Pageant and was a top five finalist, placing fourth runner-up in a competition for young women that epitomizes the global view of being a twenty-first century role model; and WHEREAS, as a daughter and student, Tanya has worn her crown with dignity as the public symbol for young women; and WHEREAS, she serves as a goodwill ambassador, mentor, and advocate to advance and support various entities and nonprofit organizations, and contributes to the Baton Rouge community through her platforms of self-appreciation and self-acceptance; and WHEREAS, Tanya believes if you focus on how to love yourself for who you are and the way God made you, it becomes natural to love others; and WHEREAS, she strives to have a positive impact on others by empowering them to understand that an individual's satisfaction or happiness with oneself is a strength and not a weakness in our society; and WHEREAS, nothing has been more gratifying, exciting, and memorable for Tanya than being chosen Miss Baton Rouge USA 2016 and being given the unique opportunity to serve others through this once-in-a-lifetime experience. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate Tanya Crowe, Miss Baton Rouge USA 2016, for her numerous accomplishments and does hereby extend best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Tanya Crowe. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 1 of 1