[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12505]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS AMERICA SAVVY SHIELDS

  (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize your new Miss 
America, our very own Miss Arkansas, Savvy Shields.
  On Sunday night, Savvy became the third Miss Arkansas--and the second 
from the Third District of Arkansas--to win this prestigious title, 
receiving a preliminary talent award as well.
  Savvy will spend her year of service traveling across the Nation as 
an advocate for not only her charitable platform of ``Eat Better, Live 
Better,'' but also the Children's Miracle Network. In this way, Savvy 
will continue her work as an advocate for healthy eating as a way to 
dramatically change health outcomes in our communities.
  I speak on behalf of the Third District and the State of Arkansas in 
congratulating Savvy on representing her hometown of Fayetteville, the 
University of Arkansas, and the entire ``Natural State'' so well on the 
national stage. I would like to also congratulate Savvy's parents, Todd 
and Karen Shields, on the beginning of what will truly be a remarkable 
year.
  Savvy will represent all of us with the grace, poise, and confidence 
that earned her this crown. Congratulations, Savvy, Miss America 2017.

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