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.
Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 377 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House