78S41367 JNC-D

By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 237



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Thundering Hooves equestrian drill team of 
Matagorda County has delighted audiences throughout the state with 
its stunning performances of this unique form of family 
entertainment; and
	WHEREAS, Superior ability, outstanding determination, and 
tremendous pride have been the hallmark of every team member, 
including Erron Anderson, Kendra Cox, Amber Dale, Kelley Fikes, 
Danica Finley, Paige Johnson, Courtney Leissner, Amy Murphree, Kari 
Murphree, Jodi Richardson, Tiera Shipman, Amanda Vecera, Beverly 
Vickrey, and Alex Walker; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Thundering Hooves has attracted 
many new fans with a host of stellar performances at such popular 
events as the Texas Classic and Champion of Champions show, Texas 
Quarter Horse Association shows, and the Washington Mutual 
Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston; along the way, the group has 
earned a number of prestigious honors, including second place in 
the Matagorda County Rice Festival parade band/drill team section 
and first place in the Drill Competition in 2003 and 2004, and the 
team was named state champions in 1996, 2002, and 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Ably led by Marisa Vickrey and Amy Lee, the talented 
members of Thundering Hooves help to promote our proud Western 
heritage and exemplify the true spirit of Texas through their 
superb performances on horseback; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the 
Thundering Hooves equestrian drill team for its outstanding success 
and extend to all those associated with the group sincere best 
wishes for continued good fortune; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Thundering Hooves as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.