85R28490 JCD-D

By: Swanson H.R. No. 1939

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The members of the Klein Oak High School color guard have distinguished themselves by winning the 2017 Winter Guard International World Championships, held April 6-8, in Dayton, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, Competing against more than 130 other teams in the Scholastic A division, the squad from Klein Oak dazzled judges with its performance of a production titled Jamie, advancing through the preliminary and semifinal rounds before claiming the crown with a score of 97.640 in the finals; and

WHEREAS, The championship victory caps a memorable season in which the Klein Oak team earned top honors at the regional level, including a second-place showing at the Houston Color Guard Finals and first-place finishes at the San Antonio, Austin, and Southwest Power Regional Color Guard Finals; and

WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Klein Oak color guard received vital contributions throughout the year from each member of its roster, and the team was ably guided by band director Todd Clearwater and color guard director Stephanie Chavez; valuable support was also given by William LeVeck, Juan Ventura, Ashley Surbrook, Madelyn Kretz, Chad Berkstresser, and Jack Pursifull; and

WHEREAS, These talented young performers have demonstrated exceptional skill and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and with their impressive showing in 2017, they have brought tremendous honor to their school and pride to their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Klein Oak High School color guard on winning the 2017 Winter Guard International World Championships in the Scholastic A division and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.