SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195
WHEREAS, Aarieanna Ware, Miss Texas USA 2024, is visiting
Austin to celebrate Miss Texas Day at the State Capitol on March
28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The third African American woman in 73 years to be
named Miss Texas USA, Ms. Ware claimed the honor at a competition
held on June 22, 2024, after impressing judges in a number of
categories; she went on to represent Texas at Miss USA 2024,
placing in the top 10; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ware completed a four-year sustainable
homebuilding apprenticeship at the age of 19, and she has since
become a leader in environmentally friendly building practices
and development as the owner of Kenmare Homes in Dallas; she has
worked on several million dollar builds, and she intends to
expand her business to Austin and Houston in the future; in
addition, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education
from Midwestern State University, where she is currently
pursuing a master's degree in the same area of study; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by her experience as a woman of color in
male-dominated fields, Ms. Ware founded the Build it Up program
to mentor young women in science, technology, engineering, arts,
and mathematics; her philanthropic efforts further extend to her
work with the Boys and Girls Club of Texas, through which she
reads to children and encourages an early love of literature; she
eventually plans to release her own book aimed at teaching young
readers about the beauty of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Aarieanna Ware has demonstrated admirable
commitment to pursuing her goals, and she has brought great pride
to the Dallas community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Aarieanna Ware on being crowned
Miss Texas USA 2024 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. Ware as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate