H.R. No. 1967 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Livingston Elite Cheer team was named National Grand Champion at the United Cheer National Championship, which took place in Galveston on March 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, Competing at the Galveston Convention Center, the Livingston Elite Cheer team demonstrated outstanding spirit, precision, and athleticism to capture the Grand Champion crown; these talented performers went on to take part in the United Cheer Southern Open Showcase the following day, where they made another impressive showing to claim Team Champion honors; and WHEREAS, These victories put the finishing touches on a stellar 2014-2015 season for Livingston Elite Cheer; the team previously won its division at the United Cheer South Texas State Championship in December, and it also took home first place in the recreational elementary division at the United Cheer Texas Open Championship in January; and WHEREAS, Ably guided by coach Mandy Green, the members of the Livingston Elite Cheer squad include Annetta Boothe, Hailey Collier, Olivia Cronk, Ytzel Davalos, Shelby Flannery, Madalyn Green, Hannah Grace Handeland, Ashley Howard, Lauren Keeley, Sonya Kelley, Renee Kirby, Kyra Maddox, Jon'Toyrian McNeal, Za'Mirajn Pecero, Mia Poncho, Julia Pulley, Payton Reeves, Savannah Ruiz, Lori Schoppe, Chesney Sweet, Michaela Villarreal, and Gabriela Watson; and WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the members of Livingston Elite Cheer will treasure their memories of this notable achievement for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Livingston Elite Cheer team on winning National Grand Champion honors at the United Cheer National Championship and extend to the team's members 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. White of Tyler ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1967 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House