HR0780 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0780 LRB097 20187 GRL 65601 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge on the occasion of being named Ms. Illinois America 2012; and

WHEREAS, La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge is a 6th grade language arts and social studies teacher at Indian Trail Middle School in Plainfield; and

WHEREAS, La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge has a long history of stage, screen, and film work, including traditional theater, movie, music video, television, and commercial appearances; and

WHEREAS, La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge entered the Ms. Illinois America pageant by submitting an application and photo and undergoing a telephone interview and a State-wide competition; she has also modeled and competed in two other pageants, the Miss Illinois USA pageant and the Miss Joliet Illinois Top Model contest, which she won in 2005; and

WHEREAS, As Ms. Illinois America, La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge will compete in the national Ms. America pageant in Anaheim, California on April 15, 2012; State titleholders from across the country will compete at the national event in several events, including Interview, Fashion Wear, Sports Wear, Evening Gown and On-Stage Interview for a chance to win over $40,000 in gifts and prizes; and

WHEREAS, La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge on the occasion of being named Ms. Illinois America 2012 and wish her success in the national competition; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to La'Shaun Stallings-Hodge as a symbol of our esteem and respect.