[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 102 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 102

               Honoring Erika Harold, Miss America 2003.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 25, 2003

   Mr. Johnson of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Evans, Ms. 
 Schakowsky, Mr. Crane, Mr. Weller, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Davis 
of Illinois, Mr. Hastert, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Costello, Mr. 
Kirk, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Manzullo, Mrs. Biggert, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Hyde, 
and Mr. Rush) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
               Honoring Erika Harold, Miss America 2003.

Whereas Erika Harold's remarkable achievements and her resolve to empower youth 
        against violence and degradation resulted in her winning the 2003 Miss 
        America Pagaent;
Whereas Miss Harold was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Illinois 
        in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, and was chosen to be a University of 
        Illinois Chancellor Scholar;
Whereas Miss Harold received first prize in the Afro-American Studies research 
        paper competition;
Whereas Miss Harold was selected as a finalist for the Truman Scholarship;
Whereas Miss Harold, in her capacity as Miss America, is pursuing the noble 
        cause of ending youth violence;
Whereas Miss Harold has postponed attending Harvard Law School so that she may 
        devote her time to promoting her campaign against youth violence;
Whereas Miss Harold is National Spokesperson for the Teen Victims Project of the 
        National Center for Victims of Crime;
Whereas Miss Harold is National Spokesperson for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids;
Whereas Miss Harold is a member of the National Advisory Board for Peace Games, 
        the National Board of Directors for the Center of Youth as Resources, 
        and the Advisory Council for the Empower Program;
Whereas Miss Harold's achievements, leadership, and future goals bring an 
        immense sense of pride to the residents of Urbana, Illinois, and to the 
        University of Illinois community; and
Whereas Miss Harold's strong will and loving spirit will motivate her as she 
        pursues her goal of ending youth violence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Erika Harold on being crowned Miss 
        America 2003;
            (2) honors her for her vision, determination, and 
        integrity; and
            (3) recognizes her as a strong positive role model for 
        youth.
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