85S11850 CJM-D
By: Shine H.C.R. No. 26
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Margana Wood of Houston was crowned Miss Texas at
the Eisemann Center in Richardson on July 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Competing as Miss Travis County, Margana Wood
captured the state title with her exceptional performances in the
interview, swimsuit, talent, evening gown, and on-stage question
portions of the contest; prior to this triumph, she won local
competitions held by the Miss America Organization and the Miss
Houston/Miss Harris County/Sugarland Organization; and
WHEREAS, During her reign as Miss Texas, Ms. Wood will work
with such notable groups as the Special Olympics, the Laura Bush
Foundation for America's Libraries, Susan G. Komen, the Little
Words Project, and the Children's Miracle Network; in concert with
the Texas Cares for Children character education program, she will
also help to promote the values of inclusion and respect, which are
integral to her anti-bullying platform, "You Belong"; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of The University of Texas at Austin,
Ms. Wood holds a bachelor's degree in corporate communications; she
plans to continue her education at the graduate level using the
scholarship she received from the Miss Texas pageant; and
WHEREAS, Margana Wood has demonstrated a desire to excel in
all her endeavors, and her talent and perseverance in the pursuit of
her goals are sure to serve her well in the years ahead; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Margana Wood on being
crowned Miss Texas 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 Ms. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.