TITLE: Congratulating the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship.

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WHEREAS, The JROTC drill team from Harlingen High School proved itself one of the finest in the country with its title-winning performance at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, on May 6 and 7; and WHEREAS, Established in 1982, the National High School Drill Team Championship enables JROTC cadets from throughout the United States to demonstrate their skills in regulation, exhibition, color guard, and inspection disciplines in both armed and unarmed divisions; and WHEREAS, Competing under the name Silver Guard, the Harlingen High School drill team compiled a total of 4,379 points to earn top honors in the Division 3 Unarmed Overall category; and WHEREAS, In claiming the title, the Harlingen team received valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Jacqueline Acosta, Kaylie Dewitt, Mia Acosta, Sherlyn Aguilar, Naydeline Puga, Devannay Tellez, Kayli Barbosa, Cheyanne Deadman, Marie Garza, Alexa Serna, Grace Aguilar, Izaiah Rodriguez, Hayley Ruiz, Antonio Aguilar, and Giselle Garcia; these determined cadets benefited from the able guidance of instructors Master Sergeant (Ret.) Tony Gonzales and First Sergeant (Ret.) Leonard Robinson; and WHEREAS, Winning a drill team national championship is a remarkable achievement that results from exceptional discipline, outstanding precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the talented young men and women in the Harlingen High School JROTC program are a source of great pride for their school and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Harlingen High School JROTC drill team on winning the Division 3 Unarmed Overall title at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championship and extend to the cadets and instructors sincere best wishes for continued success; 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. Lopez of Cameron Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2284 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House