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Status
3/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Julie Mayberry
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AI Summary
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Andrea Thorn, who had cerebral palsy, died on December 22, 2013, at age 15 after inspiring the creation of the Arkansas Angels Pageant for children and adults with special needs.
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The first Arkansas Angels Pageant was held on March 19, 2011, and crowned over 100 children; the pageant has since grown to over 1,000 participants and expanded to locations across the United States.
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The House of Representatives honors Andrea Thorn's resilient spirit and legacy in inspiring the Arkansas Angels Pageant.
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March 19 is proclaimed Arkansas Angels Day in recognition of the first pageant held on that date.
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A copy of the resolution shall be presented to the Thorn family by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives upon adoption.
Legislative Description
Remembering Andrea Thorn And Proclaiming March 19 As Arkansas Angels Day.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/19/2015