South Carolina H 3710: Vivienne Fonte 2024 American United Miss Preteen

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2025-2026 Bill 3710 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3710

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Vivienne 
Fonte for her wholesome charm and poise and to congratulate her for being named 
the 2024 American united Miss preteen. 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to 
learn that thirteen-year-old Vivienne Fonte of Lexington County recently won 
the national title of 2024 American United Miss Preteen; and

Whereas, an eighth-grade student at Gray Collegiate Academy, Vivienne 
competed as Miss Clemson Preteen and not only earned the national crown, but 
also achieved success in earning several awards, including the Community 
Service Award, Junior Division Spokesmodel Award, Preteen Color Photogenic and 
Preteen Print Model, and First Runner-Up in Casual Wear; and

Whereas, Vivienne spoke openly during her interview with the judges 
about her personal challenges and triumphs after she was diagnosed with autism 
between her second and third birthday and spent years in social skills 
therapies and groups. She also shared her experiences of being bullied, both of 
which have been a testament to her perseverance and have developed her 
inspiring message of "progress over perfection" and "your quirks make you 
uniquely you"; and

Whereas, a central part of Vivienne's journey has been her dedication 
to service and leadership. She maintains social media pages to share her 
experiences and inspire others who face similar challenges. Having already 
volunteered more than one hundred sixty-five hours this year, she was honored 
with the Gold Presidential Service Award from the White House; and 

Whereas, over the next year, she will represent the American United 
Miss organization's values of unity, compassion, and service. Vivienne has been 
widely recognized for her exceptional commitment to her community. Her recent 
projects have included regularly donating nonperishables to Local Blessing 
Boxes, stocking Little Free Libraries, donating pampering pouches to Lexington Medical 
Center Oncology in memory of her Meme, and donating to western North Carolina 
hurricane relief; and

Whereas, Vivienne founded her personal platform, "Have Faith," after 
tragically losing her cousin to child abuse in a well-known South Carolina 
case. Through her initiative, Vivienne provides hope and support to children in 
foster care, showing them that difficult times do not last forever; and

Whereas, her efforts have included donation drives for hygiene items, 
clothing, and Christmas presents, as well as the creation of "Birthday in a Bag" 
kits for foster children. In May, she courageously delivered her victim impact 
statement during her cousin's trial; and

Whereas, in addition to her platform, Vivienne organizes "Quarterly 
Queen Service Days," bringing together other pageant titleholders to serve 
their communities. Recently, they hosted a Senior Citizen Spa Day, where they 
pampered elderly women. They organized a back-to-school event that collected 
supplies for local Title 1 classrooms, and the group recorded reading videos to 
be shared in local schools. Vivienne is currently working on her goal of having 
a video from each of the fifty states; and

Whereas, despite her busy schedule, Vivienne makes time to volunteer 
weekly on her Fridays off from school. Beyond pageantry and community service, 
she enjoys cheering for Gray Collegiate, baking, singing, fishing, and spending 
time with family. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South 
Carolina House of Representatives, by this 
resolution, recognize and honor Vivienne Fonte for her wholesome charm and 
poise and congratulate her for being named the 2024 American United Miss Preteen.

Be it further resolved that a copy 
of this resolution be presented to Vivienne Fonte.

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