[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 118 (Monday, July 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO CRYSTLE STEWART, MISS TEXAS USA 2008

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2007

  Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I come to the floor today to commemorate 
the accomplishment of one of my most remarkable constituents: Crystle 
Stewart. Formally Miss Fort Bend County, Crystle was recently crowned 
Miss Texas USA.
  I am very proud that for the second year in a row a resident of the 
22nd District has worn the Miss Texas USA crown. These successes prove 
true what I've known for quite some time--my district is home to the 
most intelligent, sophisticated and talented women in the country.
  I commend Crystle not only because she brings a great deal of pride 
to Fort Bend, but because she truly is a role model for young women 
throughout Texas. Crystle bested 121 other contestants in this year's 
pageant, and is also only the second African-American woman to win Miss 
Texas USA, and the first in more than a decade.
  Her triumph is a milestone, to be sure, but it is also a study in 
perseverance. Finishing as runner-up in both 2006 and 2007 and third 
runner up in 2005, Crystle never lost sight of her goal. Most 
importantly, Crystle is also a disciplined student. Throughout years of 
pageants and modeling, she has remained dedicated to her academic 
career, and is a hardworking student of consumer science and 
merchandising at the University of Houston.
  I congratulate Crystle. She is a young woman with a very bright 
future ahead of her, and I know she will honor our great State at the 
Miss USA contest and beyond.

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