H.R. No. 1349
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of The Woodlands High School Highsteppers
  drill team have excelled in national competition, and the team
  earned grand champion honors at the Champion National Dance/Drill
  Team Competition held on March 7, 2009, in Orlando, Florida; and
         WHEREAS, The Highsteppers outperformed teams from 10 states
  to earn the title; the group received a standing ovation from the
  judges and the highest all-around score, the first perfect 100 in
  the company's contest history, and was named best in class and
  category in prop, kick, and open routines; and
         WHEREAS, The 2008-2009 team has been ably led by officers
  Kylie Phillips, Alicia Capps, Erin Talley, Sarah Amelunke, Kaileigh
  Kurtain, Shelby Fancher, Mary Pennington, Megan Senger, Lauren
  McDougall, and Megan Bundy; and
         WHEREAS, The Woodlands High School Highsteppers have
  demonstrated great commitment, strength, and talent in their
  preparation for this prestigious event, and it is indeed
  appropriate that they be commended for their achievements; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate The Woodlands High School
  Highsteppers on being named Grand Champions at the Champion
  National Dance/Drill Team Competition and extend to all those
  involved with the group best wishes for continued success; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for The Woodlands High School Highsteppers as an
  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Eissler
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1349 was adopted by the House on April
  27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House