89R15831 DSH-D By: Wilson H.R. No. 377 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elaine Mingus of Austin was crowned the United States of America's Mrs. Texas 2025 at the USOA Miss Texas Pageant, which took place in Richardson on November 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, Open to married participants over 18 years of age, the USOA Mrs. Texas competition emphasizes the importance of women's empowerment, positive self-image, and community service; and WHEREAS, A passionate speaker and advocate, Mrs. Mingus has used her platform to emphasize the healing power of sharing by talking about her own experience overcoming childhood sexual abuse, an eating disorder, and addiction, and she is actively involved in numerous organizations, including Not on Our Watch Texas, Room Redux, and Zonta Austin; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Mingus runs a vintage furniture company, Curb Vulture, and she shares her expertise on restoring and repairing furniture through online masterclasses and courses; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of a fine family that includes her husband and her seven children; and WHEREAS, Elaine Mingus has proven herself to be a deserving recipient of the USOA Mrs. Texas crown, and her accomplishments are a source of great pride to her family and her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elaine Mingus on being named the United States of America's Mrs. Texas 2025 and extend to her sincere best wishes for a successful reign; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Mingus as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.