MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2016 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) McDaniel, Barnett, Blackwell, Branning, Carmichael, Dearing, Fillingane, McMahan, Norwood, Parker, Simmons (12th), Simmons (13th), Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Burton
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING ERIN MORGAN OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI, UPON BEING CROWNED MISSISSIPPI'S 2015 MISS HOSPITALITY.
WHEREAS, Erin Morgan of Laurel, Mississippi, was crowned Mississippi's 2015 Miss Hospitality on August 1, 2015, at the Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Morgan impressed the judges throughout the week during a series of interviews and speeches, as well as during the onstage competition titled "A Moment to Celebrate," which included the Little Black Dress/Commercial Competition, the Evening Gown Competition and a question segment; and
WHEREAS, Erin is a senior at Mississippi State University pursuing a degree in kinesiology with plans to attend physical therapy school. She is a member of Chi Omega Sorority, the Society Schackouls Honors College and serves as a Roadrunner and College of Education Ambassador; and
WHEREAS, "I am so humbled and honored to have this year ahead of me," said the new Mississippi's 2015 Miss Hospitality. "I am grateful for the last week that I was able to spend with the 28 other intelligent, incredible young women competing alongside me. I especially want to recognize the City of Hattiesburg for opening their doors to us and I am looking forward to representing the entire Mississippi tourism industry moving forward"; and
WHEREAS, "Erin will be a wonderful representative for our state in the next year," said Susan Slaughter, President of the Miss Hospitality Board of Directors. "She has a very exciting year ahead of her as she promotes Mississippi's economic development and tourism industries"; and
WHEREAS, as Mississippi's 2015 Miss Hospitality, Erin will travel more than 30,000 miles promoting Mississippi's tourism and economic development. She will also serve as its Goodwill Ambassador for one year, showing hospitality to everyone she meets, and she will represent the State of Mississippi in the spring of 2016 for Mississippi Day in New York City; and
WHEREAS, there is no doubt this impressive young lady will achieve great success as a leader in this state:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Erin Morgan upon being chosen as Mississippi's 2015 Miss Hospitality, and extend best wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Erin Morgan, her parents, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.