R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 2001 Junior ROTC battalion at Parkland High 1-2 School in the Ysleta Independent School District has been awarded 1-3 the Superintendent's Trophy, an accomplishment that is most 1-4 deserving of special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This marks the fourth consecutive year that Parkland 1-6 has earned the prestigious trophy, which is presented to battalion 1-7 units that have performed well in a variety of team events; the 1-8 school's Junior ROTC program also won 36 other awards at area and 1-9 regional competitions this year; and 1-10 WHEREAS, These admirable young cadets demonstrated 1-11 outstanding dedication and determination in their quest for the 1-12 trophy; moreover, they have developed important leadership and life 1-13 skills that will undoubtedly benefit them as they embrace the 1-14 myriad challenges and opportunities of the future; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In completing such a banner year, the cadets proved 1-16 themselves to be the best Junior ROTC battalion in the Ysleta 1-17 school district and among the top units in the greater El Paso 1-18 metropolitan area; and 1-19 WHEREAS, With their hard work and competitive spirit, the 1-20 cadets have upheld the school's tradition of excellence in Junior 1-21 ROTC competitions, and it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to them 1-22 at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate the 2001 Junior ROTC battalion from 2-1 Parkland High School on winning the Superintendent's Trophy and 2-2 commend them for their numerous achievements; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the 2001 Junior ROTC battalion from Parkland High 2-5 School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-6 Representatives. Chavez _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1043 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House