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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-234
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 7, 2016
To recognize and congratulate Deshauna Barber on being crowned Miss USA 2016, for proudly representing the District of Columbia, and making history as the first-ever military member to win Miss USA.
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber was born on December 6, 1989 in Columbus, Georgia;
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber currently resides in the Northeast quadrant of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia State University, her master’s studies at the University of Maryland University College, and currently works as an IT analyst for the United States Department of Commerce;
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber serves in the United States Army Reserves as a logistics commander for the 988th Quartermaster Detachment Unit in Fort Meade, Maryland;
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2016, Deshauna Barber was crowned Miss USA 2016 and will represent the United States at Miss Universe 2016;
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber’s win marks the first time in 14 years and only the third time in history that Miss District of Columbia has won the Miss USA pageant;
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber made history by becoming first-ever military member to win Miss USA; and
WHEREAS, Deshauna Barber, through her accomplishments in school, her service in the military, and her crowning as Miss USA, serves as a positive role model for all young people not only in the District of Columbia but across the United States and the world.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Deshauna Barber on winning the Miss USA 2016 pageant and proudly representing the United States Army and the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
