SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 172

	WHEREAS, On January 11, 2003, the Southwest Texas State 
University 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 Southwest Texas State 
University 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 Southwest Texas State University 
All-Women Cheerleading Squad has yet again become champion in 
competition and school spirit; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 13, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate