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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Tarleton State University cheer team reached the |
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pinnacle of success by winning the Game Day Division 2 championship |
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at the 2023 National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance |
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Alliance College Nationals; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining other top squads from throughout the country |
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in Daytona Beach, Florida, from April 6 to 8, the TSU Texans |
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delivered an exceptional performance; competing in the Game Day |
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Division 2 category, Tarleton State held first place after the |
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preliminary round and went on to triumph in the final round with a |
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total score of 95.4292; and |
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WHEREAS, In earning the national title, the Texans received |
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valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Jessica |
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Alff, Makaela Allen, Kaylin Ashlock, Rylee Barnes, Abby Beard, |
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Kiley Benedict, Maria Blakebrough, Brianna Bowyer, Kaityn Brown, |
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Heaven Chappell, Ellissa Comeaux, Katy Conwell, Brianna Davis, |
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Raven Elmore, Taegen Graham, Miracle Gray, Sydney Herndon, Hailey |
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James, Isabella Jenkins, Jessica Joplin, Brennah Kosier, Ashley |
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Machuca, Hope Marx, Abby Mitchell, Jayden Morris, Brysen Richey, |
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Rylie Stimmel, Mariah Tijerina, Macie Turrentine, Payton Twiner, |
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Jordyn Watson, Ryleigh Webb, Maysun Whittle, Makylie Wise, Madison |
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Wood, Taytum Young, Jake Anderson, Legend Brown, Lane Dowell, Wyatt |
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Gay, Micah Hobin, Joshua Johnson, Walker Kirk, Garrett Leggitt, |
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Matthew Martin, Landon McMinn, Peyton Payblas, Kolby Smith, and |
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McCaleb Wise; these skilled and dedicated cheerleaders benefit from |
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the able leadership of head coach Blaine Hamilton; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the |
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culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering |
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commitment to excellence, and the Tarleton State cheer team is a |
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source of great pride to the entire university community; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Tarleton State University |
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cheer team on winning the Game Day Division 2 championship at the |
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2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals and extend to the team members |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Slawson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1487 was adopted by the House on May |
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9, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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