Here Comes Ms. Senior America
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Hope Heath, Ms. New York Senior America 2010 competitor
"More than a beauty pageant," the Ms. Senior America mission statement emphasizes that the contest is a search for the "gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America and our most valuable treasure."
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