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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1981
Page
7
The American Cancer Society announced in Texas that a 100-pound armadillo will serve as honorary chairman for the 1981 Great American Smokeout. The animal, native to South America, was recently acquired by the San Antonio Zoo.
Wilson the armadillo will guide Texas participation in the ACS Smokeout aimed at giving up cigarettes for one day on November 19. Volunteers say he symbolizes Texas identity with the event and draws attention to anti smoking efforts. Penny Reeves notes the animal’s bigger than life appeal and mentions past honorary chairs like Lee Trevino and Larry Gatlin.
Rallies with local celebrities are planned in Fort Worth Houston Austin Dallas and San Antonio to promote Youth Against Cancer YAC group events pledge booths at malls and educational programs drawing attention to November 19.
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