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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The North Texas Angels Pageant, held annually at the |
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Eisemann Center in Richardson, offers participants of all ages and |
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ability levels the opportunity to build self-confidence and |
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experience the glamour and excitement of appearing on stage; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2013 by Fredrick and Staci Newton, the |
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North Texas Angels Pageant is a noncompetitive event open to male |
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and female contestants living with physical or developmental |
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disabilities, rare diseases, or serious, long-term illnesses; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, the pageant welcomes 100 participants |
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from cities throughout Texas, with each "angel" receiving star |
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treatment from start to finish; the unforgettable day includes the |
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assistance of hair stylists and makeup artists, a photo shoot with a |
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professional photographer, and a range of other special services, |
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and each contestant also takes home a crown, sash, trophy, gift bag, |
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and video of the pageant; and |
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WHEREAS, This extraordinary event is made possible through |
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the contributions of a number of corporate and individual sponsors, |
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as well as through the generosity of volunteers, who help to ensure |
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a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for the participants; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, By giving Texans with special needs a day in the |
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spotlight, the North Texas Angels Pageant is providing them with a |
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memory that they will long cherish, and it is a pleasure to commend |
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all those who are involved in this truly worthwhile cause; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the North Texas |
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Angels Pageant and extend to its founders, organizers, volunteers, |
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and participants sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the North Texas Angels Pageant as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |