H.R. No. 341
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Recognized throughout the state and nation for their
    1-2  exceptional talent and outstanding record of competitive success,
    1-3  members of the DeSoto High School Eaglette Drill Team will travel
    1-4  to Austin to visit the State Capitol on Thursday, March 25, 1993;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A fine example of the remarkable abilities of Texas
    1-7  youth, this model team consistently has upheld high standards of
    1-8  physical and academic excellence; line members are selected on the
    1-9  basis of dance ability and must maintain a 75 grade average, while
   1-10  officers must keep a grade average of 80 and are additionally
   1-11  chosen for their leadership, teaching, and choreographic skills;
   1-12  and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Under the instruction of director Michele DuVall and
   1-14  the leadership of captain Jennifer Rohde, lieutenants Kelli
   1-15  McDaniel, LaKisha Johnson, Cindy Wiedeman, and Kim Covert,
   1-16  president Daphne Erskine, vice-president Julie Anderson, and
   1-17  treasurer Amy Bacon, the Eaglette Drill Team has met with
   1-18  considerable success and its long list of accomplishments is a
   1-19  source of pride and distinction for the entire school; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, In memorable performances at the Miss Texas Drill
   1-21  Team Competition, the Eaglettes were honored for their fine
   1-22  choreography, technique, presentation, and creativity and were
   1-23  named "Tops in Texas;" similarly, at the Showtime Competition, they
   1-24  were voted best in their category and were named to the Circle of
    2-1  Champions; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Continuing its tradition of excellence, this
    2-3  remarkable team was the Grand Champion at the Maverick Senior Drill
    2-4  Team Competition, with its officers attaining the Award of
    2-5  Excellence; at NCA Camp held at Southern Methodist University, both
    2-6  officers and line members were awarded the Home Routine Award and
    2-7  Sweepstakes, while officers, participating in categories of their
    2-8  own, won the Leadership Award and an invitation to dance in the
    2-9  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, This fine group stands as a shining example to teams
   2-11  everywhere of the importance of determination and enthusiasm in
   2-12  contributing to excellence in interscholastic competition; the
   2-13  team's hard work and dedication are indeed worthy of special
   2-14  legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-16  Legislature hereby commend the members of the DeSoto High School
   2-17  Eaglette Drill Team for their admirable tradition of quality and
   2-18  excellence and officially welcome the representatives of this
   2-19  dedicated group of athletes to the Capitol; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-21  for members of the team, its directors, and for prominent display
   2-22  at DeSoto High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-23  House of Representatives.
   2-24                                                              Goolsby
   2-25                                                                Davis
   2-26                                                              Goolsby