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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
“SHREE SAINI DAY”
April 21, 2021
WHEREAS, Shree Saini is a resident of Kittitas County and first-generation American hailing from a
family proud to be American citizens from the great nation of India, and;
WHEREAS, Ms. Saini is the reigning Miss World America Washington and a finalist to represent the
United States at the 70th annual Miss World Pageant, an event viewed by over two billion people worldwide,
and;
WHEREAS, Ms. Saini has faced and beaten multiple challenges over her lifetime, including surgery to
place a permanent pacemaker in her heart at age 12, as well as suffering grave facial burns, and;
WHEREAS, Ms. Saini has used these experiences to educate and better the lives of others through personal
civic service supporting the lives of those facing these same issues, and;
WHEREAS, Ms. Saini’s work with over 100 non-profit organizations has led to speaking engagements in
over 100 cities, 30 states, eight foreign nations and 500 civic awards from leaders all over the world, and;
WHEREAS, Ms. Saini will be representing not only Kittitas County, Washington State, and the United
States should she be selected as Miss World America, she will also be carrying the hopes of all Indians and
South Asians, both here and around the world, as she would be the first American South Asian Miss World
finalist.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of County Commissioners asks all citizens of Kittitas County to join
them in celebrating and honoring Miss World America Washington Shree Saini for her work and service to
better the lives of those around her by proclaiming April 21st, 2021 as “Shree Saini Day” in Kittitas County,
and wishes her the best of luck on her journey to become the next Miss World America.
DATED THIS 20th DAY OF APRIL 2021.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Cory Wright, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board