81R37560 JGH-D By: Chavez H.R. No. 2997 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of Jefferson High School in El Paso has received the Superintendent's Performances Trophy; and WHEREAS, This coveted prize was awarded at the annual JROTC review held by the El Paso Independent School District at Burges High School on May 8, 2009; and WHEREAS, JROTC units throughout the district accumulate points for their performance at drill meets, orienteering meets, rifle matches, drill competitions, and other activities; the unit with the highest overall score wins the trophy; and WHEREAS, The Jefferson High School JROTC has carried off this honor for 12 of the past 13 years, earning the respect of the school's teachers, administrators, and students; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Major Guillermo Renteria and Sergeant First Class Juan Arispe, the Jefferson High cadets are building character and laying the foundation for a bright future, and they may indeed take great pride in receiving this prestigious award yet again; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Jefferson High School JROTC on winning the Superintendent's Performances Trophy and extend to the unit's cadets sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Jefferson High School cadets as an expression of esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.