[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF DAKOTA MISSILDINE BEING CROWNED THE 45TH MISS RODEO

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to Miss Dakota Missildine 
who became the 45th Miss Rodeo on January 17, 2010.
  Dakota is the 22-year-old daughter of Pam and Todd Missildine and has 
two younger brothers, Dallas and Austin. Dakota was raised on a horse 
farm in Grady, Alabama, and is no newcomer to the western way of life. 
She started competing at a young age and over the years moved up 
through the ranks, all while specializing in her favorite event, 
breakaway roping.
  Dakota's platform is the Golden Heart, encouraging all to open their 
hearts and live by the Golden Rule. Dakota is accepting of everyone, 
and is looking forward to spreading that message to everyone while also 
creating more support for the rodeo.
  On January 17th in Oklahoma City Dakota said, ``I am honored to have 
this opportunity to represent cowboys and cowgirls across the United 
States and Canada and be their voice to the public.''
  All of us across Talladega County and East Alabama are deeply proud 
of Dakota Missildine and her outstanding accomplishments at such a 
young age. We are looking forward to see what good things will come 
from Miss Rodeo in 2010.

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