H.R. No. 1587



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Ghostriders, riders who perform at rodeos, 
competitions, parades, and other special events, have earned 
numerous accolades for their exceptional performances in drill team 
competitions, and their achievements truly merit recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Formed on August 4, 2001, in an effort to keep the 
Old West alive and inspire young people, the group includes the 
Rodeo Team, the Youth Team, and the Texans; participants have come 
together to share in the love of riding and to enjoy the fellowship 
of other riders; they are partnered with a number of individuals and 
other organizations, including the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, 
Choctaw Indian Nation, Chickasaw Indian Nation, Cherokee Indian 
Nation, and Pawnee Indian Nation; and
	WHEREAS, The Adult Team may count among its accomplishments 
being named the 2002 Texas Open Drill Team, 2002 and 2003 Texas 
Equestrian Drill Team Competition Champions, 2003 Reserve Novice 
USEDC, 2004 Reserve Rodeo USEDC, 2004 National Champion Color 
Guard, and 2004 State Champion Color Guard; members include Pam 
Bonner, Stacy Chique, Kelly Jayroe, Elke McReynolds, Dani 
Clevenger, Kim Whitton, Loretta Baker, Toy Heitman, Suzanne 
Lindley, Marcie Wood, Ivy Steele, Anita Stroud, Jena Warnell, Janet 
Bass, and Deb Willis; and
	WHEREAS, Also tremendously successful in competitions, the 
Youth Team members are the 2002 Texas Open Drill Team Competition 
Youth Novice Champions, 2003 Texas Equestrian Expo Drill Team 
Competition Youth Novice Champions, 2003 USEDC National Champions, 
2004 State Champion Color Guard, and 2004 National Champion Color 
Guard; members are Beth McEnturff, Kasey McEnturff, Katy Twitty, 
Holly Sims, Maci Jayroe, Shelle Higgins, Karly Lindley, Katie 
Lindley, Stephanie Decker, Shaila Bryan, Brianna Yates, Deana 
Evans, Morgan Wood, Winter Crowell, Sara Bass, and Daisha Marsh; 
and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating the dedication and commitment to 
excellence of true champions, these outstanding riders and 
performers are a credit to the great tradition of the Old West that 
is such an integral part of the heritage of all Texans; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Ghostriders on their 
impressive achievements in horse-riding drill team competition and 
extend to the members best wishes for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Ghostriders as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1587 was adopted by the House on May 
20, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House