IV 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2009 Mr. Hill submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss America 2009 and thanking the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women’s lives and communities.

Whereas Miss Katie Stam of Seymour, Indiana, was named Miss America on January 24, 2009; Whereas Miss Stam has worked to promote community service and involvement, and hopes to work with President Obama to promote the importance of community service; Whereas, Miss Stam, a communications major at the University of Indianapolis, has received many scholastic awards, including first place in the Indiana Association of Broadcasters News Anchor and the Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award; Whereas Miss Stam has been in active leadership roles in the community, including United Way Campaign/Event Coordinator, “Piggybank Project” Fundraising Coordinator, and a Student Government/Philanthropy Committee Chair; and Whereas Miss Stam is the first Miss America from the State of Indiana: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)congratulates Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss America 2009; (2)thanks the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities; and (3)directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Miss Katie Stam and to the Miss America Organization.