TITLE: Congratulating the Tarleton State University cheer team on winning the Game Day Division 2 championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Tarleton State University cheer team on winning the Game Day Division 2 championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Tarleton State University cheer team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the Game Day Division 2 championship 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 6 to 8, the TSU Texans delivered an exceptional performance; competing in the Game Day Division 2 category, Tarleton State held first place after the preliminary round and went on to triumph in the final round with a total score of 95.4292; and WHEREAS, In earning the national title, the Texans received valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Jessica Alff, Makaela Allen, Kaylin Ashlock, Rylee Barnes, Abby Beard, Kiley Benedict, Maria Blakebrough, Brianna Bowyer, Kaityn Brown, Heaven Chappell, Ellissa Comeaux, Katy Conwell, Brianna Davis, Raven Elmore, Taegen Graham, Miracle Gray, Sydney Herndon, Hailey James, Isabella Jenkins, Jessica Joplin, Brennah Kosier, Ashley Machuca, Hope Marx, Abby Mitchell, Jayden Morris, Brysen Richey, Rylie Stimmel, Mariah Tijerina, Macie Turrentine, Payton Twiner, Jordyn Watson, Ryleigh Webb, Maysun Whittle, Makylie Wise, Madison Wood, Taytum Young, Jake Anderson, Legend Brown, Lane Dowell, Wyatt Gay, Micah Hobin, Joshua Johnson, Walker Kirk, Garrett Leggitt, Matthew Martin, Landon McMinn, Peyton Payblas, Kolby Smith, and McCaleb Wise; these skilled and dedicated cheerleaders benefit from the able leadership of head coach Blaine Hamilton; and WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Tarleton State cheer team is a source of great pride to the entire university community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Tarleton State University cheer team on winning the Game Day Division 2 championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals and extend to the team 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. Slawson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1487 was adopted by the House on May 9, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House