By: Turner S.R. No. 553
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Rockdale High School Golden Girls have
1-3 outshone all their competition to become the top drill team in the
1-4 United States for 1993, and the Texas Senate is especially proud to
1-5 congratulate them on their superb accomplishments; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Celebrating their 10th year at Rockdale High School,
1-7 the Golden Girls are a source of great pride for their school, their
1-8 families and friends, and the City of Rockdale; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The Golden Girls' superb showmanship and precise
1-10 routines during their contest season captured the attention of all
1-11 those who attended the events where they won "Grand Sweepstakes"
1-12 each time; and
1-13 WHEREAS, At the National Drill Team competition held at
1-14 Southwest Texas State University in February, the Golden Girls were
1-15 also awarded the coveted "Most Entertaining Drill Team" of the entire
1-16 competition and "Outstanding 3A Team" with their prop and military
1-17 routines; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Golden Girl Officers Erica Phillips,
1-19 Kelly Shoemake, Julie Betchan, Jennifer Keen, and Staci Davis were
1-20 awarded a Sweepstakes trophy for receiving a Division I rating in
1-21 each of their presentations; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Receiving top ratings on all their routines at the
1-23 Showmakers of America Competition held in San Antonio in March, 1993,
2-1 the Golden Girls swept highest honors in all categories; they also
2-2 received a "Judges Award" for receiving a Division I on all routines
2-3 and for Class 3A were named "Best in Class" for their military, prop,
2-4 and kick routines; the Golden Girl Officers received "Sweepstakes"
2-5 and superior ratings on each of their performances; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Adding color and excitement to the football games
2-7 this season, the girls entertained the crowds and were given
2-8 standing ovations for their remarkable shows; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Their highly successful year is a tribute to the
2-10 girls' exceptional talent, hard work, and dedication; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Before and after school, the drill team devoted
2-12 many hours to practicing fundamental skills; these outstanding
2-13 athletes are in the excellent physical condition that is necessary
2-14 to compete at the highest levels; and
2-15 WHEREAS, Their dynamic director, Mrs. Rowena Ortega, has
2-16 spent countless hours of her own time working with the girls and has
2-17 supported and encouraged each one; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Director Ortega and Golden Girls Erica Phillips,
2-19 Kelly Shoemake, Julie Betchan, Jennifer Keen, Staci Davis,
2-20 Becky Dixon, Rhonda Hefferman, Corey Fartheree, Lamar Burns,
2-21 Jessica Gutierrez, Melissa Freeman, Nancy Noles, Jamie Cohn,
2-22 Erika Lange, Kari Etheridge, Shellea Cleveland, Resha Dixon,
2-23 Rosie Johnson, Lindsey Kruse, Gina Doss, Christy Williams,
2-24 Zena Baban, Amanda Hodson, Crystal Roderick, Rebecca Gerren,
2-25 Erica Doss, Amy Retchloff, Robyn Kerlin, and manager Rachel Davenport
3-1 are to be highly commended for their remarkable accomplishments; now,
3-2 therefore, be it
3-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-4 73rd Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the Rockdale High
3-5 School Golden Girls for their exemplary contributions to their
3-6 school and their community; and, be it further
3-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-8 Golden Girls as an expression of the high esteem of the Texas Senate
3-9 with best wishes for much success in the future.
3-10 _____________________________________
3-11 President of the Senate
3-12 I hereby certify that the
3-13 above Resolution was adopted by
3-14 the Senate on April 5, 1993.
3-15 _____________________________________
3-16 Secretary of the Senate
3-17 _____________________________________
3-18 Member, Texas Senate