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                                                                  H.R. No. 2084



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Fortissimo flag team of Americas High School in 
El Paso placed seventh at the Winter Guard International World 
Championships, which took place April 7-9, 2005, in Dayton, Ohio; 
and
	WHEREAS, Winter guard sports foster positive experiences for 
all those who participate by promoting education, creativity, and 
freedom of expression through the unification of pageantry and the 
performing arts; and
	WHEREAS, The three-day championship event showcases more 
than 300 guards and 150 percussion ensembles from over 40 states and 
five countries; students prepare for this event by competing in a 
WGI regional contest; taking first place at the West Texas Regional 
event for the past eight years and competing as finalists in the 
international competition for the past four years, the Americas 
team was the only winter guard from Texas participating in the world 
championship; and
	WHEREAS, Led by director Cecil Crabtree with the assistance 
of Amanda Vega, Karen Garcia, Kendra Vasquez, and Keila Garcia, the 
team performed to the show, "Attraction/Atraccion," accompanied by 
Spanish guitar music; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding team are:  Sharon 
Underdahl, Valerie Estrada, Adriana Galindez, Kayla Vasquez, 
Lindsey Kelch, Jennifer Rea, Crystal Rodriguez, Jessica Neels, 
Tanya Loya, Amanda Lujan, Rebecca Ruiz, Brenda Barraza, Celeste 
Jacquez, Yolanda Underdahl, Enid Martinez, Danika Moreno, Felicia 
Vega, and John Paul Batista; and
	WHEREAS, These young performers have demonstrated 
exceptional talent and an unwavering commitment to excellence in 
building their impressive program, and their achievement should 
bring them many happy memories for years to come; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Americas High School 
Fortissimo flag team for winning seventh place at the 2005 Winter 
Guard International World Championships and extend to the members 
of the team and the staff sincere best wishes for continued success; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Quintanilla

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2084 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House