H.R. No. 326 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Nola Maresh of Edinburg was crowned Little Miss Galaxy 2017 at the Jr. Galaxy International Pageant, which was held August 10-14, 2016, in Orlando, Florida; and WHEREAS, Selected from a field of talented contestants from across the United States and around the world, Nola Maresh excelled during each round of the pageant, which included personal interview, fashion wear, evening gown, and photo categories; she earned the exciting opportunity to represent the Lone Star State at the international level after being named Little Miss Texas Galaxy 2016; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jody and Erika Maresh, this accomplished young Texan is a second-grader at Norma Linda TreviƱo Elementary School, and in her free time, she enjoys fishing with her dad, singing, drawing, playing soccer, and volunteering; and WHEREAS, At each level of pageant competition, Nola Maresh has demonstrated exceptional poise and confidence, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for winning this prestigious title; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nola Maresh on being crowned Little Miss Galaxy 2017 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 Nola Maresh as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 326 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House