PRO 2014-08TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2014-08
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE DAY OF JULY 23, 2014
AS MADDIE SMITH DAY IN TROPHY CLUB.
WHEREAS, 11 -year old Trophy Club resident Madeline Avery Smith (Maddie
Smith) shows great courage, strength and faith while awaiting a historic double
transplant; and
WHEREAS, a few days after Maddie was born, she was diagnosed with
Methylmalonic Acidemia, a rare inborn genetic metabolic disorder that effects 1 in
100,000 individuals; and
WHEREAS, through Maddie's 11 -year journey she has handled every challenge
with grace, never complaining and always looking for the positive in every situation; and
WHEREAS, Methylmalonic Acidemia is a disorder in which the body is unable to
process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly and effects can vary from mild to life
threatening; and
WHEREAS, many other metabolic disorders are not well known and therefore
can go undiagnosed or untreated, and
WHEREAS, July 23, 2014 shall be designated as Maddie Smith Day in honor of
Maddie's courage and grace and shall also be a day in honor all those in our community
and across the world who are struggling in a fight against genetic disorders or other
devastating illnesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR NICK SANDERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM:
Section 1. The day of July 23, 2014 as Maddie Smith Day in the Town of
Trophy Club. Further, I urge all residents to do their part to increase awareness and
include Maddie and her family in prayers.
Section 2. That this Proclamation shall take effect from and after its date of
passage, in accordance with law; and it is so proclaimed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas this 22ND day of July 2014.
C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Tammy Ard, Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas