TITLE: Congratulating the Texas Southern University cheerleading team on winning the Cheer Spirit Rally Division I championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Texas Southern University cheerleading team on winning the Cheer Spirit Rally Division I championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals.

FULL TEXT:
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.