By Brimer                                              H.R. No. 697
       74R11223 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  members of the talented Mansfield Gold Dusters Drill Team for their
    1-3  many significant achievements during the 1994-1995 season; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, In preparation for the rigorous year of competition
    1-5  that awaited them, the Gold Dusters attended a week of summer camp
    1-6  at Austin College in Sherman, where they trained strenuously to
    1-7  hone their skills under expert direction at the Starmakers Dance
    1-8  and Performance Camps; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, In the fall, these vivacious young women performed
   1-10  flawlessly at each football game, despite episodes of inclement
   1-11  weather, before turning their attention to the school's basketball
   1-12  team, which also benefitted greatly from their energy and drive;
   1-13  and
   1-14        WHEREAS, The Mansfield High School drill team has had a
   1-15  number of other exciting opportunities at which to showcase its
   1-16  outstanding talent as well, having been invited to dance in the
   1-17  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and at the State
   1-18  Capitol in Austin; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, For their exceptional performances, the Gold Dusters
   1-20  took third place honors at the National Dance Team Championships in
   1-21  Dallas and captured a number of prestigious awards at the Showtime
   1-22  International Texas Championship in Fort Worth, including a
   1-23  Sweepstakes Trophy, a Judge's Award, a Best in Category Award for
   1-24  their pom-pom routine, and a coveted spot in the Circle of
    2-1  Champions; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Contributing to the team's remarkable success this
    2-3  year were the following gifted dancers:  Christie Andrews, Jessica
    2-4  Bagley, Ashley Baker, Liza Bess, Casey Campbell, Kristina Canright,
    2-5  Kristen Derryberry, Kristi Forsong, Jennifer Fox, Shannon Goddard,
    2-6  Leslie Hale, Courtney Hightower, Lisa Hulett, Vanessa Jackson,
    2-7  Sabrina Janek, Christy McDonald, Lana McMillian, Dana Marley, Kisha
    2-8  Mitchell, Lisa Moore, Ashley Odom, Jennifer Reidinger, Jennifer
    2-9  Robison, Denise Rosado, Adrienne Townes, Miquelle Turner, Brandy
   2-10  Vaughan, and Amanda Walker; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, The Gold Dusters received valuable guidance from
   2-12  their director, Stephanie Burgoon, and Mansfield High School
   2-13  principal Jerry Kirby also played an instrumental role in the
   2-14  team's winning season through his unwavering support of the team;
   2-15  and
   2-16        WHEREAS, Known throughout Texas for their exceptional grace
   2-17  and style, the Gold Dusters represent their school with pride,
   2-18  dignity, and excellence at each of their performances and they have
   2-19  brought well-deserved acclaim to their school and to their
   2-20  community through their extensive achievements; now, therefore, be
   2-21  it
   2-22        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-23  Legislature hereby commend the Mansfield High School Gold Dusters
   2-24  Drill Team and extend sincere congratulations to these gifted young
   2-25  women on a superb 1994-1995 season; and, be it further
   2-26        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-27  prepared for the team, for its director, and for prominent display
    3-1  at Mansfield High School as an expression of high regard by the
    3-2  Texas House of Representatives.