Resolution Congratulating and Commending Filipina Beauty Ariella Arida for Being Crowned Third Runner-Up in the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant Held at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on 10 November 2013

February 26, 2014

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 035-14

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING FILIPINA BEAUTY ARIELLA ARIDA FOR BEING CROWNED THIRD RUNNER-UP IN THE 2013 MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT HELD AT CROCUS CITY HALL IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA, ON 10 NOVEMBER 2013

WHEREAS, the Philippine Senate has, on several occasions, paid tribute to outstanding Filipinos for their awe-inspiring and astounding feats, which have gained them recognition and awards in international competitions, thereby bringing home pride and glory to the country;

WHEREAS, 24-year old Filipina beauty Ariella Arida was crowned Third Runner-Up in the 2013 Miss Universe pageant, which was held in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on 10 November 2013, besting more than 80 other candidates and distinctly the sole Asian to make it to the pageant's top 5;

WHEREAS, Laguna-born Ariella Arida impressed the judges as well as the audience not only with her beauty, poise, and charisma but more so with her wisdom as she demonstrated an advocacy for education as well as a sympathetic heart for her countrymen who were ravaged by super typhoon Yolanda on 08 November 2013;

WHEREAS, Ariella Arida gave the country a source of hope and pride in the wake of super typhoonYolanda by dedicating her fight for the crown to her countrymen, urging them to keep strong amidst the storm;

WHEREAS, by winning Third Runner-Up in the highly prestigious Miss Universe pageant, Ariella Arida has made our country proud and has shown to the world that Filipinas are truly delightful to behold not only in appearance but also in strength of virtue and character; CaDEAT

WHEREAS, this outstanding performance by our Filipina beauty deserves to be commended for the honor and recognition she has brought to our country: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, as it is hereby resolved, To congratulate and commend Filipina beauty Ariella Arida for being crowned Third Runner-Up in the 2013 Miss Universe pageant held at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on 10 November 2013.

Adopted,

(SGD.) FRANKLIN M. DRILONPresident of the Senate

This Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2014.

(SGD.) OSCAR G. YABESSecretary of the Senate