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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the 2005-2006 Victoria Memorial High School 
cheerleading squad, which won first place at the Universal 
Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading 
Championship in Orlando, Florida; and
	WHEREAS, The team won its national title by competing 
against 52 of the best cheerleading squads from around the 
nation; they won state and regional championships en route to the 
national championship tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating talent and perseverance throughout 
the school year, the head cheerleaders, Amanda Dunn and
Spencer Streetman, and the cheerleaders, Caitlin Klare,
Ashley Blackburn, Syndal Brown, Sheina Farooqui, Jordan Payne,
Ashton Bland, Shelley Frerich, Marlee Mize, Brittney Morris, 
Kelcey Newell, Stephanie Bess, and Katy Boles, have worked 
diligently to support the teams at their school, and they can be 
justly proud of their hard work and outstanding performance; and
	WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise
of the head coach, Denise Neel, the choreographer, Missy DeLuna,
and the assistant coaches, Ricky Contreras, Lindsay Neel,
Bennie Cunningham, and Sarah Jambers, the team has developed 
exceptional discipline and teamwork; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to their duties as cheerleaders, 
these young women must maintain a grade average of 80 or above;


they also participate in many community service activities, such 
as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and the American 
Heart Association's Heart Walk; and
	WHEREAS, The national championship is a testament to the 
dedication, athletic skill, and school spirit of the Victoria 
Memorial High School cheerleaders, and they are truly worthy of 
legislative recognition for their great achievement; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the 
2005-2006 Victoria Memorial High School cheerleaders and their 
coaches for their hard work and perseverance and extend 
congratulations to them for their national championship; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate