TITLE: Recognizing Leia's Kids on the occasion of its inaugural gala.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Leia's Kids on the occasion of its inaugural gala.

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