79R19499 MAM-D

By:  Morrison                                                     H.R. No. 2118



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Memorial High School Dance Team of Victoria, 
known as the "Pride of the Southwest," has won the American Dance 
Drill Team International Competition in Denton, earning the title 
of National Super Team Overall Champion for 2005; and
	WHEREAS, These hardworking young women are also the 2005 
national champions of the Crowd Pleasers National Competition in 
Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, The squad's recent success includes the receipt of 
numerous individual and team divisional awards, including the 
Southern Exposure Outstanding Team Award and the Gussie Nell Davis 
Award of Excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Along with meeting the demands of school and team 
practice, these students are dedicated to the needs of the 
community and have participated in numerous civic service programs 
and projects, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 
food drives for Christ's Kitchen, and Cinderella's Closet, a 
project that provides prom dresses to girls in need; each year, they 
also display their community spirit by taking part in the Veterans' 
Day and Christmas Parades; and
	WHEREAS, These young Texans have demonstrated impressive 
talent and commitment to achieving their goals, and they are a 
source of tremendous pride to their school and their community; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Memorial High 
School Dance Team, director D. J. Jaynes, and assistant Cheryl 
Sedlacek for their outstanding season and extend to them sincere 
best wishes for continued success and achievement; 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.