H.R. No. 156



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On January 11, 2003, the Southwest Texas State 
University (SWT) All-Women Cheerleading Squad took first place 
honors at the Universal Cheerleading Association's College 
Cheerleading National Championship in Orlando, Florida; and
	WHEREAS, The cheerleaders of SWT competed against squads from 
universities across the United States to become national champions 
for the second time in the past four years; squad members include 
Michelle Anderson, Nicole Bourgault, Beth Bowe, Rachel Cain, 
Chantall Canales, Heather Cannon, Crystal Childs, Angel Coleman, 
Missy De Luna, Kimberly Gonze, Brittin Gough, Shelby Harmon, 
Christin Lampard, Evie McCain, Kimberly Mecke, Starr Parnell, 
Rachel Schmitt, Christina Vargas, and Cassie Ward; and
	WHEREAS, Committing themselves to their sport, these 
dedicated young women spend much of the December school holiday 
training and perfecting performance routines; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to their extensive preparation for 
competition, this outstanding group supports Southwest Texas State 
University athletic teams and works with numerous campus outreach 
groups, including Alumni Affairs, the Parents' Association, and New 
Student Orientation; and
	WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of coach Jason Anderson and  
captain Missy De Luna, the SWT All-Women Cheerleading Squad has yet 
again become champion in competition and school spirit; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Southwest Texas 
State University All-Women Cheerleading Squad on being named 
national champions and extend to them best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for each member of the squad as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Rose

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 156 was adopted by the House on 
February 13, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House