I would like to take a moment and congratulate our new Queen and Court. You did a tremendous job during the pageant. You have a new and exciting experience ahead of you. One that will provide you with opportunities to spread joy and happiness where ever you go. An adventure that will give you a chance to go places like you never had before. A journey that will expand your horizon further than you thought possible. What you do and accomplish in this coming year, you will never forget. You will create new memories and make new friendships. But, among all the new things you learn, see and do, you will leave one thing behind, your impression. The impression you leave behind of yourselves on every person you meet, see and talk with. From the littlest of young people who aspire to be you one day to the stranger you met on the street. You are not only representing who you are to the world but representing our community and city, where ever you go. I trust you will leave an amazing lasting impression on their lives.

To all of our other amazing candidates for this year's pageant. You did an amazing job. I congratulate you for everything you did to get as far as you got. The strength that you used to get on that stage is the strength that will get you far in your life. The courage you showed everyone to go for what matters to you, it takes incredible power to do that. Don’t forget that. Use that same courage and strength for the rest of your lives. I wish you all the best of luck in your goals and your future.

Thank you to all those that came out and supported these young ladies. It is with great support from people like you that help build incredible foundations for our youth to walk on.

In closing, best wishes to our past Queen and Court. The future is yours alone to make what you will with it. Use everything you have learned this past year to further your development.

I look forward to hearing and seeing the great things you all do.

Thank you.

Daniel J. Wilcox

Louisville Constitution Day Committee