84R11502 KSM-D By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 857 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The members of the Livingston Elite Cheer team distinguished themselves with their performances in two recent competitions; and WHEREAS, This talented group of young Texans, ranging from 7 to 11 years of age, took part in the United Cheer South Texas State Championship in Houston on December 14, 2014, and were named grand champions in the recreational division; they went on to attend the United Cheer Texas Open Championship in Katy on January 31, 2015, and took home the crown in the recreational elementary division; and WHEREAS, Coached by Mandy Green, the members of the Livingston Elite Cheer team 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, With their hard work and commitment to excellence, these talented performers have realized notable success, and they may take justifiable pride in their outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the Livingston Elite Cheer team for its accomplishments 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.