Resolution in Honor of Miss Texas Usa 2015 Ylianna Guerra

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RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF MISS TEXAS USA 2015 YLIANNA GUERRA WHEREAS, Ylianna Guerra is the first Miss Texas USA from Hidalgo County since 1966. She was crowned Miss Texas USA in August 2014 in a competition featuring 114 contestants from throughout the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Miss Guerra was 1st Runner up in the Miss USA 2015 pageant held on Sunday, July 12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, prior to winning the title of Miss Texas USA 2015, she held the titles of Miss Rio Grande Valley, Miss South Texas, and Miss Tropics of Texas USA, all part of the Miss Universe Pageant System; and WHEREAS, she was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. She is the daughter of Carlos L. and Yrma Guerra, sister to Ysabella, and granddaughter of Elsa Guerra and Ascension Dela Garza; and WHEREAS, Miss Guerra showed great determination and spirit, vowing to “never quit without a fight”, in the face of a growing controversy over disparaging remarks made against the Hispanic community by one of the pageant’s principle owners; and WHEREAS, in answer to a question asked as a Top 5 finalist, Miss Guerra stated “ I believe we live in the land of opportunity,” adding that if you work hard and achieve success, you are entitled to the benefits of that success, for which she received the loudest ovation from the audience for any competitor that evening; and WHEREAS, Miss Guerra’s academic excellence, volunteer work and commitment to herself, her family and her community make her an outstanding role model for young people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court hereby honors Ylianna Guerra for her generous spirit, academic excellence, and achievement in the Miss USA pageants and commends her for showing the world the honor and pride of the people of the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas. Dated this 21st day of July 2015. RAMON GARCIA County Judge _________________ A.C. CUELLAR, JR. EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU County Commissioner, Pct. 1 County Commissioner, Pct. 2 ______ JOE M. FLORES JOSEPH PALACIOS County Commissioner, Pct.3 County Commissioner, Pct. 4 Attest: ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR. County Clerk .

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