10 LC 94 2437

Senate Resolution 1138

By: Senator Crosby of the 13th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the 2010 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, cotton has long been recognized as a vital and prosperous crop in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the cotton industry has played a significant role in the economic growth and development of our state; and

WHEREAS, the annual Miss Georgia Cotton Scholarship Pageant promotes Georgia cotton through local, state, regional, and national activities and educates Georgia's youth on the importance of cotton as part of this state's economy by providing committed volunteers, leaders, and spokeswomen; and

WHEREAS, since its creation eight years ago, the Georgia Cotton Queen Scholarship Pageant has been open to all females, regardless of race, national origin, or disability; and

WHEREAS, the pageant winners for 2010 included Baby Miss Cotton Raeley Luke, Teeny Miss Cotton Tayler Brown, Tiny Miss Cotton Kylie Barnes, Little Miss Cotton Reilly Grace Bennett, Petite Miss Cotton Emily Grace Cox, Junior Miss Cotton Madison Barber, Teen Miss Cotton Lindsay Dobbs, and Miss Cotton Lauren Arnold; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that these beautiful, intelligent, and talented winners be recognized by this body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the 2010 Georgia Cotton Queens for promoting the importance of this agricultural product of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to each Georgia Cotton Queen.