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Matthew McConaughey and other notable guests join Edith Royal for her 90th birthday celebration.
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Ben Crenshaw presents Dr. Bridget Hawkins with one of the five Darrell K Royal Research Fund grants handed out during the fundraiser.
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Austin Council Member Sherri Gallo presents the proclamation declaring November 5, 2015 as Edith Royal Day.
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Hotel Granduca passed stylish appetizers during the gala.
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Matthew McConaughey led guests in singing Edith Royal "Happy Birthday."
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Bo Price, Dr. Munro Cullum, Rita Hortenstine, Dale Hortenstine.
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Bubbles were flowing at the celebration.
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Senator Judith Zaffirini, Edith Royal.
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Dr. Munro Cullum, Julie Crenshaw, Rita Hortenstine, Dr. Kan Ding, Dr. Yinfei Wang, Dr. Ismael Al-Ramahi, Dr. Bridget Hawkins, Ben Crenshaw, Ava Late.
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Guests enjoyed a delicious entree from Hotel Granduca.
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Cecilia Abbott gives Edith Royal a hug.
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Partygoers sign Edith Royal's birthday card.
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