Welcome Speech

Good evening Ladies, Gentlemen, family and friends -

A warm welcome to everyone and thank you so much for sharing Angelica's 18th birthday with us tonight. It just wouldn't have been the same without all of you - all the people who have played such an amazing role in her life.

Tonight is Angelica's night and we hope it will be a night that she remembers fondly in the years ahead.

Eighteen years have seen Angelica through many milestones. We've seen her journey into adulthood. We've seen Angelica learning to make friends, have fun, and enjoy life - unsteadily at first but growing in confidence daily.

And those determined  footsteps have continued through elementary and secondary school,  through academic achievements. We have seen obstacles overcome and accolades accomplished and we've witnessed such remarkable growth and development in every facet of Angelica's life.  

What an honor and a privilege it has been to witness this amazing young lady and her journey  towards adulthood. And tonight, Angelica as you stand on the brink of a new chapter in your life, please know that we are so incredibly proud of you and we love you.

May you continue to walk as sure-footed as you always have, may you remain as grounded as you have always been...and may you stay in mind and spirit, forever young .

Happy 18th birthday! to my younger sister, Angelica

May you all have fun and enjoy Angelica's 18th birthday

Thank you!

*Gets out*