TITLE: Honoring the Friendswood High School cheer squads for their success in competition during the 2012-2013 school year.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Friendswood High School cheer squads for their success in competition during the 2012-2013 school year.

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WHEREAS, The Friendswood High School cheerleaders have distinguished themselves in competition during the 2012-2013 school year; and WHEREAS, For the first time in its history, the intermediate squad earned first place at the 2013 National Cheerleaders Association Senior and Junior High School National Championship; the win capped an outstanding year that also included first place finishes for the novice and intermediate squads at the Cheer America National Championships; and WHEREAS, Ably guided by sponsor Kerri Yee, the teams include varsity seniors Ashton Clement, Lara Gardner, Maggie Geiler, Morgan Green, Abby Livesay, Madison Lockwood, Alissa Ratcliff, and Rachel Steed; varsity juniors Leah Blair, Olivia Briand, Danica Jimenez, Taylor King, Stephanie LeBlanc, Hannah Montz, Mason Newkirk, Lauren Sellers, and Rachel Woods; junior varsity members Danielle Brock, Shelby Crenshaw, Julia Gill, Amelia Langhart, Savannah Mize, Emelie Nelson, Sarah Salibo, Kallie Scott, Sarah Slaton, Victoria Stelmach, Brenna Swientonioski, and Kaytlyn Vavrecka; and freshmen Gabby Birsinger, Piper Ellis, Jennis Ellsworth, Cassie Fowler, McKenzie Fullen, Victoria Garris, Kylie Killough, Emily King, Samantha Montz, Catherine Stelmach, Maddie Warren, and Katie Yee; and WHEREAS, Earning a national championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and these talented performers may take justifiable pride in their many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Friendswood High School cheer squads for their success in competition during the 2012-2013 school year and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the squads as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Galveston Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1136 was adopted by the House on April 10, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House