[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  2009 MISS TENNESSEE STEFANIE WITTLER

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 2009

  Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today a proud Tennessean with the 
distinct privilege of honoring Third Congressional District resident 
Stefanie Wittler who has been crowned Miss Tennessee. This is a 
prestigious award that requires great responsibility and Ms. Wittler is 
a young lady who is truly up to the task.
  Over the next year, this 22-year-old Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., resident 
will serve as an ambassador and public relations representative for the 
Miss America Organization. While maintaining the hectic schedule 
required to meet the responsibilities of the title she now holds, 
Stefanie will be preparing for the 2010 Miss America Pageant to be held 
in January in Las Vegas.
  Ms. Wittler is a very determined young lady who fought hard for this 
award in the face of adversity and defeat. She participated in the Miss 
Tennessee pageant on two previous occasions but remained determined to 
reach her goal of being crowned Miss Tennessee. Humility is too often 
mistaken for weakness. Stefanie is a perfect example that, in reality, 
humility is one of the strongest character traits we can possess. For 
that reason, Madam Speaker, I stand here today to honor Ms. Stefanie 
Wittler, the 2009 Miss Tennessee.

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