ENROLLED 2018 Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 35 BY REPRESENTATIVES HOFFMANN AND HUNTER A RESOLUTION To commend Miss Laryssa Bonacquisti on her reign as Miss Louisiana 2017. WHEREAS, it is appropriate to congratulate Laryssa Bonacquisti upon her outstanding accomplishments as Miss Louisiana 2017; and WHEREAS, Miss Bonacquisti was crowned Miss Louisiana on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Monroe, earning her the opportunity to represent the state with great pride and distinction in the Miss America pageant; and WHEREAS, Miss Bonacquisti was previously crowned Miss Shreveport; and WHEREAS, her platform is pancreatic cancer prevention, an issue that hits close to home for Laryssa since the death of her grandmother; and WHEREAS, Miss Bonacquisti serves as the official hostess of the state of Louisiana and spokesperson for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Vantage Health Plan, Propane Dealers of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; and WHEREAS, Laryssa is a senior studying mass communication, with a focus on broadcast journalism and minors in geography and political science, at Louisiana State University, where she serves as a news producer for Tiger TV, LSU's student media television program; and WHEREAS, Laryssa has ambitions to attend law school; and WHEREAS, Miss Bonacquisti merits a special measure of commendation for the tremendous pride and honor that she brings to her family, friends, community, Louisiana State University, and the state of Louisiana. Page 1 of 2 HR NO. 35 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Laryssa Bonacquisti upon her outstanding accomplishments; does hereby recognize and record for posterity her singular contributions during her reign as Miss Louisiana 2017; and does hereby extend best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of her future endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Laryssa Bonacquisti, Miss Louisiana 2017. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2