ENGROSSED SENATE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 6	By:	Brogdon, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, Myers, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Russell, Schulz, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick of the Senate

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		Sears of the House

A Concurrent Resolution congratulating Kelsey Cartwright upon her selection as Miss Oklahoma 2008; recognizing her many abilities; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, Kelsey Cartwright, the daughter of William and Kelli Cartwright and granddaughter of Jane Cartwright and Bill and Rosalind Weygandt, all of Collinsville, Oklahoma, was selected Miss Oklahoma at the 36th annual scholarship pageant in the Mabee Center at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The then-20-year-old sophomore dance management major at Oklahoma City University won the preliminary swimsuit competition.  In the talent portion of the competition she performed a lyrical dance to "I Want You to Need Me".  Kelsey qualified for the state competition by winning the Miss Keystone Lake pageant.  One of 42 contestants, Kelsey received a $16,000.00 scholarship and a new car.  Kelsey was Grand Marshal of the Collinsville Christmas parade and competed in the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January; and
WHEREAS, during her reign, Kelsey Cartwright will promote her platform of open adoption to nontraditional families as the result of her father’s experience in attempting to learn about his adoption.  Oklahoma currently has closed adoption laws and has placed legal barriers in the path of those wanting information about their adoption; and
WHEREAS, Kelsey Cartwright has thanked her family, teachers, sponsors, and the residents of Collinsville, Oklahoma, for their support of her endeavors.  The Salutatorian of the Collinsville High School Class of 2006 also praised her training at Attitude’s Dance Studio; and
WHEREAS, the Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women.  The Kiwanis Club of Tulsa has sponsored the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant for 33 years, during which they have awarded over $40 million in cash and tuition scholarships to young Oklahoma women.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature congratulates Kelsey Cartwright of Collinsville, Oklahoma, upon her selection as Miss Oklahoma 2008.
THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature recognizes the many talents of Kelsey Cartwright and wishes her the best during her reign.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Kelsey Cartwright of Collinsville, Miss Oklahoma 2008.
Adopted by the Senate the 18th day of March, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate

Adopted by the House of Representatives the ____ day of _______, 2009.

	
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