83R13845 LB-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1428
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Nueces County Junior Livestock Show Queen
Contest marked its 50th anniversary with the January 12, 2013,
competition in Robstown; and
WHEREAS, This year, 22 young women took part in the event,
which included an opening number as well as interview, talent, and
evening wear portions; also present at the contest were 14 past
queens, including Grace Ann Polasek, who served as mistress of
ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, At the end of the regular program the results were
tied, and the top five finalists were posed an additional round of
questions, during which a panel of judges evaluated the contestants
on their interview skills, poise, appearance, and personality; when
the last scores were tabulated, Makenzie Wright of Bluntzer 4-H was
crowned NCJLS Queen, and Rebekah Wessels of Nueces County 4-H
Ambassadors was named first runner-up; Ms. Wessels also received
recognition for Best Smile and Top Talent; further laurels went to
second runner-up Kennedy Barron of Agua Dulce FFA, third runner-up
Abigail Phelps of Flour Bluff/Padre Island 4-H, and fourth
runner-up Lauryn Hefte of Nueces County 4-H Council; in addition,
Cassidy Hoyle of Bishop FFA/Jr. FFA was named Miss Congeniality,
and Katy Womack of West Oso 4-H was awarded the accolade for Best
Dress; and
WHEREAS, The title of NCJLS Queen carries with it a $5,000
scholarship and the honor of bestowing prizes at the Nueces County
Junior Livestock Show; the queen also represents the NCJLS at
parades and events throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, For five decades, the Queen Contest has served as a
showcase for the many talents of young women in Nueces County, and
the event is indeed deserving of recognition at this notable point
in its rich history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the 2013 Nueces County Junior Livestock
Show Queen Contest on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and
extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes
for continued success.