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TO HONOR WESLEY MITCHELL, MISS SOUTH CAROLINA TEEN USA 2015, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR THE DISCIPLINE, ASPIRATIONS, AND TALENT THAT HAVE ENABLED HER TO REPRESENT THE PALMETTO STATE WITH DIGNITY AND POISE.
Whereas, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, Wesley Mitchell of Lexington was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2015 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center; and
Whereas, this historic crowning moment marked her first step on a journey that will take her to the Bahamas on August 22, 2015, to compete for the title of Miss Teen USA; and
Whereas, Wesley Mitchell is the daughter of Steve and Stephanie Mitchell and the middle child of three. This eighteen-year-old rising sophomore at the University of South Carolina in Columbia plans to apply to the Darla Moore School of Business and obtain a bachelor's degree in marketing with a minor in Spanish; and
Whereas, at USC, Wesley is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, where she serves on the Judicial Committee and is actively involved in fundraising for the group's philanthropy, breast-cancer education and awareness. Among other civic activities, she has worked with Governor Nikki Haley on her antibullying campaign and helped raise more than three thousand dollars for Palmetto Health Children's Hospital; and
Whereas, as an active member of her local church, Wesley participates each summer with a mission team that refurbishes homes of South Carolina residents. She also has served as a fashion ambassador for Craig Reagin Clothiers, a local clothing store. While attending Lexington High School, she was a captain of her varsity cheerleading team and helped lead them to the South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship during her senior year. Some of her interests include traveling, fitness, modeling, and fashion; and
Whereas, Wesley hopes to be an inspiration to teens everywhere as she strives always to be a good role model. She is a firm believer in self-respect and wishes to spread her message that "confidence is key" while teaching girls to be the best version of themselves; and
Whereas, during her reign as Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2015, Wesley Mitchell indeed has provided a gracious and graceful role model that represents the combined qualities of intellect, talent, loveliness, and charm admired by all who know her. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Wesley Mitchell, Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2015, and commend her for the discipline, aspirations, and talent that have enabled her to represent the Palmetto State with dignity and poise.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Wesley Mitchell.
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