Okaloosa County BOCC — January 21, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 21, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Approval of letter for DYW of Florida DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Ms. Natalie Lawson from Fort Walton Beach High School won the 2014-2015 honor of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida 2014-2015. Request Board approval and authorize Chairman to execute congratulatory letter. BACKGROUND: Ms. Natalie Lawson from Fort Walton Beach High School is the 2013-2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County. On January 4, 2014 won the honor of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida 2014-2015. Not only did she win this title; she also won the in every category - Interview, Scholastics, Talent, Fitness and Self-Expression. Ms. Lawson is a resident of Destin and is the daughter of Chuck and Mia Lawson. She attends Fort Walton Beach High School and is active in several clubs and organizations, to include her love for cheerleading as captain of the squad. Distinguished Young Woman is formerly known as America's Junior Miss program. It continues to be a National scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarships, leadership and talent in young women. Ms. Lawson will take her State title to the 57th Annual Distinguished Young Woman National Finals competition June 26-28, 2014 in Mobile, Alabama. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove congratulatory letter for Ms. Natalie Lawson. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of a letter of congratulations from the Board for Ms. Natalie Lawson. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator