Caress Riata
Miss Gay Texas State at Large 2014

This system has been mislabeled and through the work of the reigning title holders, formers and contestants. It has grown into a respected system that continues to attract more participants. The tagline during Sabrina Starr and my reign was "a professional system that promotes the art of female illusion while presenting excellence that gives back to our community" I chose this system as I wanted to help others and show that there are no barriers. I was overwhelmed when my name was called, but I knew that this was an opportunity I was able to perform, help other organizations, forge friendships and sisterhoods, not just in the metroplex or Texas, but across the US. I was able to break down stereotypes and present our system to people that normally would not have accepted us, so to those that followed our reign, I thank you for carrying on the legacy. To the contestants, always remember that there can only be two each year. If it isn’t your year don’t be discouraged, dig deeper, and come back stronger. To the new winners, hit the ground running as you are making a legacy for yourself. Carry yourself with pride, but always be humble reach out to those before you for help and guide the ones that are vying to replace you.