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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend Brittany Arbor Shipp on winning the 2016 Mrs. Louisiana America Pageant.
WHEREAS, Brittany Arbor Shipp was crowned Mrs. Louisiana America 2016 on
May 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Mrs. America pageant was the first, and is considered the premiere
pageant, for married women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Brittany represented Louisiana at the national Mrs. America
competition held in Las Vegas; and
WHEREAS, as the reigning Mrs. Louisiana America, Brittany positively showcases
her beauty, grace, and intelligence, and serves as a role model for young ladies and married
women across Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, as a wife and mother, Brittany has worn her crown with dignity as the
public symbol for all wives and mothers in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, she has made numerous appearances throughout Louisiana serving as
a goodwill ambassador, mentor, and advocate to advance and support numerous causes; and
WHEREAS, she has had the opportunity to give back to her community through her
platforms, the nonprofit organizations of Bella Bowman Foundation and Victoria Voices;
and
WHEREAS, Brittany has made a positive impact by empowering others to pursue
a lifestyle that incorporates health and fitness; and
WHEREAS, during her exciting and memorable reign, she has been able to fulfill
a once-in-a-lifetime experience by appearing in print advertisement for Robert Roth
Jewelers, which was featured in 225 Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Brittany Arbor Shipp, through her charming personality, talent, beauty,
and depth of character earned the title of Mrs. Louisiana America 2016; and
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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
Brittany Arbor Shipp who provide inspiration and hope for Louisiana's young 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 Brittany Arbor Shipp, Mrs. Louisiana America
2016, for 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
Brittany Arbor Shipp.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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