H.R. No. 2160
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Friendswood High School varsity
color guard have distinguished themselves through their
exceptional achievements during the 2013 season; and
WHEREAS, On March 2, the Mustang performers emerged
victorious at the Winter Guard International Houston Regional
event, and they went on to claim the Southwestern Color Guard
Championship two weeks later in Denton with the performance of
their program "The Forest Through the Trees"; and
WHEREAS, The team next took part in the Texas Color Guard
Circuit Championships on April 7 in College Station and claimed the
state title in the Scholastic World Class, the highest level of
color guard competition; following those impressive triumphs,
Friendswood competed in the WGI Color Guard World Championships,
held April 11 through 13 in Dayton, Ohio, where the Mustangs
advanced to the semifinal round; and
WHEREAS, Led by director Ron Barnett, the team benefits from
the contributions of each of its talented members: Hayley Boswell,
Caitlin Brewer, Emilee Clyburn, Alexandra Ess, Kaile Guidry, Nicole
Krouse, Emily Mahon, Michelle Martin, Holly McGowan, Callie
Pizzitola, Angie Puebla, Hannah Ratliff, Michaela Stanch, Laura
Tarver, Melanie Theriault, Alissa Williams, and Bailey Woeltjen;
and
WHEREAS, The skill, determination, and enthusiasm
demonstrated by the Friendswood High School varsity color guard
performers have resulted in notable success at the state and
national level, and the team is a source of great pride to its
school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Friendswood High School
varsity color guard on its outstanding accomplishments during the
2013 season and extend to all those associated with the team sincere
best wishes for the future; 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.
Bonnen of Galveston
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2160 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House