Shanna Moakler Resigns From Miss California Organization
May 14th, 2009
Shanna Moakler has resigned as co-executive director of the Miss California organization, following Donald Trump’s announcement yesterday (May 12) that Carrie Prejean would be allowed to keep her crown despite her stance on same-sex marriage and a semi-nude photo scandal.
In a statement released Wednesday, Moakler says:
“Since the press conference yesterday, I had a chance to think about what has taken place, and I feel that at this time it is in my best interest to resign from the Miss California USA organization.
I cannot with a clear conscious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth.
I want to be a role model for young women with high hopes of pageantry, but now feel it more important to be a role model for my children.
I am sorry and hope I have not let any young supporters down, but wish them the best of luck in fulfilling their dreams.”
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