By:  Hill                                              H.R. No. 165
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, In keeping with the school's well-established
    1-2  tradition of excellence in interscholastic competition, the North
    1-3  Garland High School varsity coed cheerleading squad has again met
    1-4  with great success, placing first in their respective division at
    1-5  the National Cheerleading Association Championship competition held
    1-6  at the Dallas Convention Center December 28-29, 1992; these fine
    1-7  young athletes competed with more than 558 teams from 39 states and
    1-8  impressed the judges with their innovative cheering, dancing, and
    1-9  gymnastic routines; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, With this most recent victory, dedicated members of
   1-11  the North Garland High School varsity coed squad achieved the
   1-12  unprecedented feat of winning the national coed championship title
   1-13  four years in a row; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Under the experienced leadership of Bobby Detrick, a
   1-15  former cheerleader from Southern Methodist University, and Stacey
   1-16  Keathley, a dancer from Los Angeles and former Plano East High
   1-17  School cheerleader, the team has achieved a crowd-pleasing style
   1-18  that it consistently performs with fine-tuned precision; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, The squad's sponsor, Laurel Dingrando, also has
   1-20  contributed a great deal to the success of this remarkable group;
   1-21  with a knack for organization, she has skillfully managed and
   1-22  coordinated the group's many needs and activities, positively
   1-23  affecting to a large extent its chances for success; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Members of the North Garland High School's
    2-1  award-winning varsity coed squad include Younis Baiani, Amy
    2-2  Bereuter, Stacey Buchanan, Mitzi Burrow, Cristy Callaway, Brian
    2-3  Cawthon, David Griffin, Josh Hackett, Mindy Hesse, Heath House,
    2-4  Jennifer James, Stacy Johnson, Greg Michniak, Stefani Pitcock, Jon
    2-5  Thomas, Tyson Thomas, Victor Togunde, Julie Wilson, and Trey
    2-6  Woolston; each performed with excellence and skill after months of
    2-7  grueling preparation; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, This fine team stands as a shining example to groups
    2-9  everywhere of the importance of hard work, determination, and
   2-10  enthusiasm in building a truly successful program; indeed, the
   2-11  unique achievements of the talented North Garland High School
   2-12  varsity coed cheerleading squad, its directors, and its sponsor are
   2-13  a shared source of pride to the school and community and are
   2-14  deserving of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-16  Legislature hereby congratulate the North Garland High School
   2-17  varsity coed cheerleading team for its success in achieving top
   2-18  honors at the National Cheerleading Association Championship; and,
   2-19  be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-21  for the members of the team, its directors and its sponsor and for
   2-22  prominent display at North Garland High School as an expression of
   2-23  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.