H.R. No. 1967
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Livingston Elite Cheer team was named National
  Grand Champion at the United Cheer National Championship, which
  took place in Galveston on March 7, 2015; and
         WHEREAS, Competing at the Galveston Convention Center, the
  Livingston Elite Cheer team demonstrated outstanding spirit,
  precision, and athleticism to capture the Grand Champion crown;
  these talented performers went on to take part in the United Cheer
  Southern Open Showcase the following day, where they made another
  impressive showing to claim Team Champion honors; and
         WHEREAS, These victories put the finishing touches on a
  stellar 2014-2015 season for Livingston Elite Cheer; the team
  previously won its division at the United Cheer South Texas State
  Championship in December, and it also took home first place in the
  recreational elementary division at the United Cheer Texas Open
  Championship in January; and
         WHEREAS, Ably guided by coach Mandy Green, the members of the
  Livingston Elite Cheer squad include Annetta Boothe, Hailey
  Collier, Olivia Cronk, Ytzel Davalos, Shelby Flannery, Madalyn
  Green, Hannah Grace Handeland, Ashley Howard, Lauren Keeley, Sonya
  Kelley, Renee Kirby, Kyra Maddox, Jon'Toyrian McNeal, Za'Mirajn
  Pecero, Mia Poncho, Julia Pulley, Payton Reeves, Savannah Ruiz,
  Lori Schoppe, Chesney Sweet, Michaela Villarreal, and Gabriela
  Watson; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the
  culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the members of Livingston Elite Cheer
  will treasure their memories of this notable achievement for years
  to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Livingston Elite Cheer team on
  winning National Grand Champion honors at the United Cheer National
  Championship and extend to the team's members sincere best wishes
  for the future; 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.
 
  White of Tyler
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1967 was adopted by the House on May
  21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House