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
Senate Resolution No. 035-14, adopted on February 26, 2014, congratulates Filipina beauty Ariella Arida for her remarkable achievement as the Third Runner-Up in the 2013 Miss Universe pageant held in Moscow, Russia. The resolution highlights Arida's impressive performance among over 80 candidates and her advocacy for education, particularly in the wake of super typhoon Yolanda. It emphasizes the pride and hope she brought to the Philippines through her beauty, poise, and dedication to her countrymen. The Senate commends her for representing the virtues and strength of Filipino women on an international stage.
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