SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471
         WHEREAS, The Texas Southern University cheerleading team
  realized a historic milestone by being crowned champions at the
  2023 National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance Alliance
  College Nationals; and
         WHEREAS, Joining other top squads from throughout the
  country in Daytona Beach, Florida, from April 5 through 9, the
  Tigers delivered an exceptional performance; competing in the
  Cheer Spirit Rally Division I category, TSU held first place
  after the preliminary round and went on to triumph in the final
  round with a total event score of 95.5875, outdistancing its
  nearest competitor by a margin of nearly 11 points; and
         WHEREAS, The win was all the more significant because the
  Tigers are the first team from a Historically Black College and
  University to claim a national title at the cheerleading
  championships, and their success is sure to inspire countless
  young performers across the nation; and
         WHEREAS, The TSU cheerleaders benefit from the able
  leadership of head coach Shontrese Comeaux, who has made success
  at nationals a priority for the team; under her guidance, the
  Tigers have devoted themselves to building their skills and
  refining their routines, with valuable contributions being made
  by each member of the roster; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the
  culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the Texas Southern cheerleaders
  are a source of great pride to the entire university community;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate the Texas Southern University
  cheerleading team on winning the Cheer Spirit Rally Division I
  championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals 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 Tigers as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Miles, Alvarado, West, Whitmire
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 25, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
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         Member, Texas Senate