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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The North Texas Angels Pageant, held annually at the |
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| 6 | 7 | | Eisemann Center in Richardson, offers participants of all ages and |
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| 7 | 8 | | ability levels the opportunity to build self-confidence and |
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| 8 | 9 | | experience the glamour and excitement of appearing on stage; and |
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| 9 | 10 | | WHEREAS, Founded in 2013 by Fredrick and Staci Newton, the |
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| 10 | 11 | | North Texas Angels Pageant is a noncompetitive event open to male |
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| 11 | 12 | | and female contestants living with physical or developmental |
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| 12 | 13 | | disabilities, rare diseases, or serious, long-term illnesses; and |
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| 13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, Every year, the pageant welcomes 100 participants |
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| 14 | 15 | | from cities throughout Texas, with each "angel" receiving star |
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| 15 | 16 | | treatment from start to finish; the unforgettable day includes the |
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| 16 | 17 | | assistance of hair stylists and makeup artists, a photo shoot with a |
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| 17 | 18 | | professional photographer, and a range of other special services, |
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| 18 | 19 | | and each contestant also takes home a crown, sash, trophy, gift bag, |
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| 19 | 20 | | and video of the pageant; and |
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| 20 | 21 | | WHEREAS, This extraordinary event is made possible through |
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| 21 | 22 | | the contributions of a number of corporate and individual sponsors, |
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| 22 | 23 | | as well as through the generosity of volunteers, who help to ensure |
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| 23 | 24 | | a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for the participants; |
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| 24 | 25 | | and |
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| 25 | 26 | | WHEREAS, By giving Texans with special needs a day in the |
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| 26 | 27 | | spotlight, the North Texas Angels Pageant is providing them with a |
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| 27 | 28 | | memory that they will long cherish, and it is a pleasure to commend |
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| 28 | 29 | | all those who are involved in this truly worthwhile cause; now, |
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| 29 | 30 | | therefore, be it |
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| 30 | 31 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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| 31 | 32 | | Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the North Texas |
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| 32 | 33 | | Angels Pageant and extend to its founders, organizers, volunteers, |
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| 33 | 34 | | and participants sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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| 34 | 35 | | further |
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| 35 | 36 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 36 | 37 | | prepared for the North Texas Angels Pageant as an expression of high |
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| 37 | 38 | | regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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