07 LC 35
0429
House
Resolution 229
By:
Representatives Shaw of the
176th,
Carter of the
175th,
and Black of the
174th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
Amanda Kozak for her selection as the second runner-up in the Miss America
pageant and her crowning as Miss Georgia 2006; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Amanda Kozak, a most elegant and beautiful 21-year-old brunette, who gained
entry as Miss Valdosta, was crowned Miss Georgia on June 24, 2006, and with
great distinction honorably represented this state in the prestigious Miss
America pageant; and
WHEREAS,
Amanda is a Missouri native who has resided in Georgia the last 12 years; and
WHEREAS,
she is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a degree in childhood
education and her platform is mentoring with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Organization; and
WHEREAS,
as a child, Amanda pretended to be Miss Georgia and Miss America without
realizing then that such dreams can come true with perseverance and hard work;
and
WHEREAS,
winning pageants and being awarded scholarships has paid for her college
education, leaving Amanda debt free at the end of her studies; and
WHEREAS,
before winning the crown she had accepted a position teaching third grade, but
now that she is Miss Georgia, she will spend the next year promoting her
platform; and
WHEREAS,
she loves the Food Network channel and is the first person in her family to
attend a state university; and
WHEREAS,
through her dedication, hard work, and perseverance, she stands as a shining
example for others and it is only fitting and proper that this outstanding
Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Amanda Kozak is
hereby honored for her selection as the second runner-up in the Miss America
pageant and her crowning as Miss Georgia 2006 and she is extended the very best
wishes for long-lasting success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Amanda Kozak.