84R5600 KSM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 297
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Calallen High School student Bailey McLendon was
crowned queen of the 80th Nueces County Junior Livestock Show on
January 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Queen's Contest brought together 22 young women
who were evaluated based on their performances in an opening number
and in talent and interview portions of the event; moreover, Ms.
McLendon and her fellow participants were featured in the Nueces
County Junior Livestock Show parade down Main Street in Robstown;
and
WHEREAS, This exemplary young Texan has been a dedicated
competitor in livestock shows for the past nine years; she has shown
pigs and has also taken part in contests for such skills as baking,
creative stitchery, and photography; this year marked her first
time vying for the title of queen of the livestock show, and she was
nominated to participate by the Nueces County 4-H Trap and Skeet
Club, which she serves as secretary; in addition to winning the
queen's crown, she tied for Top Talent honors; and
WHEREAS, When not engaged in her studies or extracurricular
activities, Ms. McLendon enjoys work that allows her to give back
to her community; she volunteers with Corpus Christi Pals and
participates in Adopt-a-Highway with her FFA club, and she is a
youth dean for the Sea City Work Camp, an organization that repairs
houses for elderly and low-income residents; following her
graduation, she plans to study agriculture and economics at Texas
A&M University; and
WHEREAS, The Queen's Contest serves as a showcase for the
diverse talents of young women in Nueces County, and Bailey
McLendon is indeed deserving of recognition for winning this
prestigious competition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bailey McLendon on her selection as
queen of the 80th Nueces County Junior Livestock Show and extend to
her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. McLendon as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.