87R28592 JRI-D
By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 1649
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Amistad Eagle All-Stars Purple
Reign cheer team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the
national championship at the 2021 D2 Summit, held May 13 to 15 in
Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, The AEA Purple Reign began their march to the title
by earning the highest score among the Division 2 Level 3 teams at a
virtual competition held earlier in the season and receiving the
wild card bid to the D2 Summit; in addition, the squad brought home
first place at the American Cheer Power Competition in Galveston;
and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top squads from across the country
for the D2 Summit, the Purple Reign turned in an exceptional
performance, recording a raw score of 96.3 with zero deductions;
when the final tallies were made, the AEA athletes edged out their
closest competitor by 0.35 points to win the championship; and
WHEREAS, In earning their national title, the Purple Reign
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster:
Addie Weston, Ale Lugo, Alexa Leon, Aly Guzman, Alyssa Martinez,
Amaris Leon, Andrea Fernandez, Andrea Padilla, Isabella Gonzales,
Katelynn Yancy, Kayla Arreola, Leanna Galindo, Lexa Acosta, Lexi
Bernal, Maritza McNeal, Mia Hernandez, Mia Cruz, Paityn Mashburn,
Paula Garza, Rylee Robinson, Sofia Mireles, Isaac Rosas, and Ray
Calo; these dedicated competitors were ably guided by head coach
DeeAnn Reavis and assistant coaches Haylee Reavis, Andie Perez, and
Karina Galindo; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work, exceptional skill, and
enduring commitment to excellence, the members of the AEA Purple
Reign have proven themselves the best D2 cheer team in the nation,
and they will treasure the memory of this momentous accomplishment
for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Amistad Eagle All-Stars Purple
Reign on winning the 2021 D2 Summit National Championship and
extend to the cheerleaders, 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.