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Photos of the 2007 Bluebonnet Girls State session.

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary volunteer as staff and counselors.Girls State DirectorsSenior CounsleorsJunior CounselorsLegislative StaffHigh kicking counselors greet a charter bus.Directors Lori Swann and Connie Bridges with a piñata presented by girls from the Rio Grande Valley.Members of the American Legion Auxiliary register incoming citizens.Opening CeremonyMayor of Seguin, Ms. Betty MatthiesMr. Al Saunders, Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas.American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas President Robbi Ruppert 2006 Governor Katie BridgesMr. Goff, a stray kitten, followed the citizens around all week. At the end of the session he was adopted by one of our staff members.Talent Chair Phyllis Janke administers the oath of office to newly-elected city officials.Federal Party LeadersNational Party LeadersThe Speaker of the House of Representatives Debate in the SenateIt is a special treat when our guest speaker is a former Girls State citizen. Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn was a citizen in 1956. Strayhorn began her political career as president of the Austin Independent School District school board. She was the first woman elected mayor of Austin, as well as the first woman elected to the Railroad Commission and Texas Comptroller.Candidates draw for a place on the ballotEvening flag lowering.State candidate speechesA candidate addresses the voters.Girls State Party Sponsors present a skit.District OfficialsA winning candidate runs to the stage.State OficialsSenators at the Capitol in AustinSenators at the Capitol in AustinDebating a bill on the Senate floorSenators at the Capitol in AustinRepresentatives in the House ChamberRepresentatives in the House ChamberRepresentatives in the House ChamberThe bill's author is recognized.Negative debate is in order.Inauguration at the CapitolState Oficials take the oath of office.State Oficials take the oath of office.Lt. Governor Nicole Johnson2007 Girls State Governor Jenna WhiteTalent ShowTalent ShowTalent ShowTalent ShowTalent ShowMrs. Bridges announces the delegates to Girls Nation in Washington D.C.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 June 2010 )
 
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