TITLE: Recognizing the John Jay High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill teams for their accomplishments at the Grand National Championship competition.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the John Jay High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill teams for their accomplishments at the Grand National Championship competition.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the John Jay High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill teams on their outstanding accomplishments at the Grand National Championship competition, which took place May 4, 2015; and WHEREAS, The championship competition was held in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it showcased the very best among Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members from all branches of the military; and WHEREAS, The John Jay High School Silver Eagles are led by Senior Master Sergeant James Henry; the team finished second in Armed Regulation, third in Inspection, and first in both Squad and Platoon Exhibitions to become the Overall 2015 Demilitarized Arms National Champions; this exceptional accomplishment is the third national championship win since 2002 for the school's Silver Eagles at this event; and WHEREAS, The school's female unarmed drill team, SNAP II, is led by Master Sergeant William Harwell; the team became the national champion in Dual Exhibition and placed fourth in Regulation Drill; team members did an incredible job developing an event that they performed blindfolded, the first championship performance done while members were blindfolded; and WHEREAS, John Jay High School and the City of San Antonio are proud of the Silver Eagles and SNAP II for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; team members and instructors can indeed take pride in their exceptional accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the John Jay High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Silver Eagles and SNAP II drill teams for their success at the 2015 Grand National Championship; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the teams as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Men ndez President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 30, 2015.