TITLE: Congratulating Celeste Isabella Lay of Plano on being crowned Miss Junior Teen Texas United States 2018-2019.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Celeste Isabella Lay of Plano on being crowned Miss Junior Teen Texas United States 2018-2019.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Celeste Isabella Lay of Plano was crowned Miss Junior Teen Texas United States 2018-2019 at the Miss Texas United States Pageant on May 5, 2018, in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, After becoming Miss Junior Teen Texas, Ms. Lay went on to compete in the Miss Junior Teen U.S. National Pageant, where she placed in the top 15; over the years, she has taken part in a number of pageants, winning such prestigious titles as Miss DFW Outstanding Teen 2015, Miss Waco Outstanding Teen 2016, Miss Willowbend Outstanding Teen 2017, and Miss Junior Teen Dallas U.S. 2018; and WHEREAS, A student at Prestonwood Christian Academy, Ms. Lay has further distinguished herself by participating in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including cheerleading, track, tennis, choir, musical theater, and PCA Pom Team; moreover, she is a valued congregant of Prestonwood Baptist Church, and she has given back to her community as president of the National Charity League Class of 2021 and as a founding member of the Chi Sigma Service Organization; following her graduation from PCA, she hopes to study nursing at Baylor University; and WHEREAS, Celeste Lay has demonstrated outstanding initiative and dedication in the pursuit of her goals, and she is a source of great pride for her loved ones and her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Celeste Isabella Lay on her selection as Miss Junior Teen Texas United States 2018-2019 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Lay as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Shaheen Noble Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 815 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House