H.R. No. 1939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Klein Oak High School color guard
have distinguished themselves by winning the 2017 Winter Guard
International World Championships, held April 6-8, in Dayton, Ohio;
and
WHEREAS, Competing against more than 130 other teams in the
Scholastic A division, the squad from Klein Oak dazzled judges with
its performance of a production titled Jamie, advancing through the
preliminary and semifinal rounds before claiming the crown with a
score of 97.640 in the finals; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory caps a memorable season in
which the Klein Oak team earned top honors at the regional level,
including a second-place showing at the Houston Color Guard Finals
and first-place finishes at the San Antonio, Austin, and Southwest
Power Regional Color Guard Finals; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Klein Oak
color guard received vital contributions throughout the year from
each member of its roster, and the team was ably guided by band
director Todd Clearwater and color guard director Stephanie Chavez;
valuable support was also given by William LeVeck, Juan Ventura,
Ashley Surbrook, Madelyn Kretz, Chad Berkstresser, and Jack
Pursifull; and
WHEREAS, These talented young performers have demonstrated
exceptional skill and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and
with their impressive showing in 2017, they have brought tremendous
honor to their school and pride to their many supporters in the
local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Klein Oak High School color
guard on winning the 2017 Winter Guard International World
Championships in the Scholastic A division and extend to all those
associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Swanson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1939 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House