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79R3769 JNC-D

By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 140



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, Kalley Fikes, 
Danica Finley, Paige Johnson, Amy Lee (leader), Courtney Leissner, 
Amy Murphree, Kari Murphree, Jodi Richardson, Tiera Shipman, Amanda 
Vecera, Beverly Vickrey, Marisa Vickrey (leader), 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, the 
Texas Quarter Horse Association shows, the CPRA rodeo at Coushatta 
in Kinder, Louisiana, and the Washington Mutual Thanksgiving Day 
Parade in Houston; along the way, the group has earned a number of 
prestigious accolades, including the declaration of July 24, 2004, 
as Thundering Hooves Day in Bay City by Mayor Richard Knapik, a 
second place win in the Matagorda County Rice Festival parade 
band/drill team section, and first place honors in the Drill 
Competition in 2003 and 2004; moreover, the team was named state 
champions in 1996, 2002, 2003, and 2004, and United States 
Equestrian Drill Competition National Champions in 2004; and
	WHEREAS, 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 79th Texas 
Legislature 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.