H.R. No. 1434 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Rebecca Beale of Graham won the second season of the Food Network's Kids Baking Championship; and WHEREAS, Hosted by Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman, the show tested the baking skills of 10 contestants between the ages of 10 and 13 in a series of challenges spanning eight episodes; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional skill, Rebecca Beale advanced through the competition to the final round, where she and two other contestants were required to create a cake with at least two layers that fit the "Spring Break Cakes" theme; she impressed the judges by making a colorful three-tier, 12-layer strawberry and lemon cake complete with surfboards, shark fins, and other beach-themed decorations; when the votes were tallied, Rebecca was named the winner, taking home the $25,000 prize; and WHEREAS, This accomplished young baker not only enjoys showing off her talents in the kitchen but also delights in hunting, fishing, and competitive cheerleading; moreover, she has served as student council president at Graham Junior High School and as a member of the Builders Club, a service organization supported by Kiwanis International; and WHEREAS, Rebecca Beale has brought great pride to her family and her hometown by excelling in this demanding competition, and her achievement is truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rebecca Beale on winning the Kids Baking Championship and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Beale as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1434 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House