H.R. No. 189
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The North Texas Angels Pageant, held annually at the
Eisemann Center in Richardson, offers participants of all ages and
ability levels the opportunity to build self-confidence and
experience the glamour and excitement of appearing on stage; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2013 by Fredrick and Staci Newton, the
North Texas Angels Pageant is a noncompetitive event open to male
and female contestants living with physical or developmental
disabilities, rare diseases, or serious, long-term illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Every year, the pageant welcomes 100 participants
from cities throughout Texas, with each "angel" receiving star
treatment from start to finish; the unforgettable day includes the
assistance of hair stylists and makeup artists, a photo shoot with a
professional photographer, and a range of other special services,
and each contestant also takes home a crown, sash, trophy, gift bag,
and video of the pageant; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary event is made possible through
the contributions of a number of corporate and individual sponsors,
as well as through the generosity of volunteers, who help to ensure
a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for the participants;
and
WHEREAS, By giving Texans with special needs a day in the
spotlight, the North Texas Angels Pageant is providing them with a
memory that they will long cherish, and it is a pleasure to commend
all those who are involved in this truly worthwhile cause; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the North Texas
Angels Pageant and extend to its founders, organizers, volunteers,
and participants sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the North Texas Angels Pageant as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 189 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House