78S41367 JNC-D By: Dawson H.R. No. 237R 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.