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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Leia's Kids is hosting its inaugural gala at the |
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Verona Villa in Frisco on September 4, 2025, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize the organization for its contributions |
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to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Established by Leia T. Hunt, Leia's Kids is a |
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nonprofit organization committed to supporting children and |
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young adults who are facing pediatric cancer diagnoses; and for |
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that purpose, the group eases the burden of medical costs through |
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financial grants, hosts dream parties, organizes retreats to |
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foster emotional well-being, raises awareness about childhood |
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cancer, and provides other resources to affected families; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's gala is being presented with the theme |
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"Hope in the Kingdom: A Royal Ball"; the event will feature a |
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silent auction, an awards ceremony, and inspirational stories |
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from young people who are battling pediatric cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Leia's Kids has been a source of compassionate aid |
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to countless young Texans going through a difficult and uncertain |
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journey, and all those taking part in its inaugural gala are to be |
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commended for their efforts to uplift the organization's |
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important cause; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, |
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2nd Called Session, hereby honor Leia's Kids on the occasion of |
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its inaugural gala and extend to all sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |