86R9512 CW-D By: Shine H.R. No. 293 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Belton High School cheerleading squad achieved great distinction by winning its division at the 2019 National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals held January 26 and 27 in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Delivering an impressive performance in its first-ever appearance at nationals, Belton captured the championship title in Large Coed Intermediate High School competition; the team incurred no deductions over the course of the two-day event, earning a raw score of 97 and finishing with preliminary and final event scores of 24.25 and 97.45; and WHEREAS, Belton's cheerleaders qualified for the NCA nationals after receiving superior ribbons in the Chant, Band Chant, and Cheer categories at an NCA camp in July 2018; and WHEREAS, Through countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the members of the Belton cheerleading squad have proven themselves to be among the best in the nation, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their school and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Belton High School cheerleading squad on winning its division at the 2019 National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals and extend to the team's members, coaches, and staff 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.