H.C.R. No. 150
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ashley Carruth Beal of Midland has been named the
2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Queen; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1964, the Texas Bluebonnet Committee
promotes the state flower and recognizes young Texans who excel in
their talents and in their community service endeavors; the
daughter of Barry Ashley Beal, Jr., and Cliffy Beal, Ashley Beal is
being honored at the 45th Texas Bluebonnet Queen Coronation
Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Beal attended Trinity School of Midland and was
involved in various extracurricular activities, including the
Commemorative Air Force Cadet Program and varsity cheerleading; she
also participated in the National Youth Leadership Conference and
was listed in the United States Achievement Academy, and she has
dedicated her time to such organizations as the Museum of the
Southwest, Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center, and the
Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen of First Presbyterian Church; in
addition, Ms. Beal has been a nationally ranked diver for the past
six years, competing with City of Midland Aquatics and at the
international level with the U.S. Junior Olympic Diving Team; a
2007 National Diving Champion, she received a diving scholarship
and now attends Purdue University in Indiana, where she has been
chosen as the Diver of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Beal has demonstrated a strong commitment to
excellence as an athlete, a student, and a volunteer, and she may
indeed reflect with pride on her achievements and contributions as
she looks toward a bright future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Ashley Carruth Beal on her selection as the
2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Queen and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Beal as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was adopted by the House on
April 16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was adopted by the Senate on
April 23, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor