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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend Kimberly Maria Ducote on her reign as Miss Teen Baton Rouge USA 2016.
WHEREAS, Kimberly Maria Ducote has proudly reigned as Miss Teen Baton Rouge
USA 2016 by showcasing her beauty, grace, and intelligence, and serving as a role model
for teens across the Greater Baton Rouge area; and
WHEREAS, Kimberly competed on the state level at the Miss Louisiana Teen USA
pageant as a top-five finalist and placed fourth runner-up in a competition that personifies
the ambition of elite young ladies of today and tomorrow, and epitomizes the global view
of being a twenty-first century role model; and
WHEREAS, Kimberly has worn her crown with distinction as the public figure for
teen girls; and
WHEREAS, she has made numerous appearances around the state serving as a
goodwill ambassador, mentor, and advocate to advance and support various entities and
nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, an active participant in community involvement, Kimberly visited and
presented stuffed animals to St. Mary's Residential School for Children, and donated
children's books to Children's Hospital in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Kimberly serves as the assistant director for the Miss Louisiana Queen
of Grace pageant benefitting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, participated in the
Avoyelles Relay for Life for the American Cancer Association, and partnered with Miss
Homewood Teen USA to donate school supplies to the Louisiana Flood Relief Fund
following the historic flood in August 2016; and
WHEREAS, nothing has been more gratifying, exciting, and memorable for
Kimberly than being chosen Miss Teen Baton Rouge USA 2016 and being given the unique
opportunity to serve others through this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Kimberly Maria Ducote, Miss Teen 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
Kimberly Maria Ducote.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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