HJR469 Summary

• Commends Anna Laura Bryan for being selected Miss Hoover 2012 and recognizes her outstanding achievement and character.

• Bryan is a senior at Samford University majoring in Interior Design, graduating May 19, 2012, who will compete in the Miss Alabama contest in June as part of Miss America preliminaries.

• Her platform "Paws for Autism" advocates for autistic children's rights and aims to provide scholarships for families seeking autism therapy dogs, promoting Wilderwood Service Dogs of Maryville, Tennessee.

• Bryan successfully worked for passage of legislation in 2011 allowing students to bring service dogs to school and has competed in pageants for four years, placing in top ten and receiving scholarship money.

• Resolution adopted by House on May 9, 2012 and Senate on May 16, 2012, conveying admiration and best wishes for her Miss Alabama competition and future endeavors.