By Brittany Cofer
bcofer@timesfreepress.com
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners presented Miss Tennessee Stefanie Wittler with a plaque tonight in recognition of her second runner-up finish in last weekend’s Miss America pageant.
Mayor Gene Shipley presented the plaque to Ms. Wittler, who received applause and a standing ovation when she entered the Commission Meeting Room. Mr. Shipley said he wanted to recognize Ms. Wittler’s accomplishment, calling her “as down to earth as you can be.”
Ms. Wittler thanked the board and the city of Soddy-Daisy for its continued support through her time as Miss Tennessee.
“I’m just thankful to be a role model,” she said as she accepted the plaque.
Vice Mayor Bob Privett also congratulated Ms. Wittler for her success in the pageant, admitting this was the first year he’d ever watched the event.
“I don’t think the state of Tennessee or the city of Soddy-Daisy could have had a better representative,” he said.
Mr. Shipley invited everyone from the city to come meet Ms. Wittler Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Charlie’s Restaurant Lounge in Soddy-Daisy.