H.R. No. 2539 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of the Friendswood Junior High School Color Guard distinguished themselves by winning the Cadet East Championship of the Texas Color Guard Circuit on March 28, 2015; and WHEREAS, Tallying a final score of 72.67, the Friendswood Color Guard triumphed over five other competing junior high school squads to capture the cadet championship title; they also outscored 22 high school teams in the upper classifications, and they are the top scoring team in the cadet division for the past two years; and WHEREAS, The largest team in Friendswood Junior High Color Guard history includes Claire Clauson, Sophie Clement, Julia Curry, Pir'Chaih Dickerson, Abigaile Faircloth, Jada Foster, Jalila Foster, Ashley Garcia, Grace Gilbert, Madison Hartung, Amya Henry, Madeline Hill, Julia Kelly, Jessica Kuipers, Ashton Mabe, Bailey McDaniel, Megen Mecham, Madelynn Morse, Jordan Payne, Regan Payne, Grace Sebesta, Karsen Spencer, Zoe Stilwell, Stephanie Troutt, Emily Warren, Destinee Woodburn, and Rainey Worrell; the team is ably guided by director Ron Barnett, assistant director Donna Barnett, and high school volunteers Emilee Clyburn, Meghan Gilbert, Holly McGowan, Melissa Puebla, and Alissa Williams; and WHEREAS, With their fine showing at the TCGC East Championship, the members of the Friendswood Junior High Color Guard have proudly represented their school, and the dedication and commitment to excellence the students have demonstrated is sure to serve them well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Friendswood Junior High School Color Guard on winning the 2015 Cadet East Championship 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 ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2539 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House