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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