88R11566 CW-D By: Goldman H.R. No. 495 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Paschal High School cheerleading team wrote its name into the history books by winning the 6A Division II title at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Spirit State Championships; and WHEREAS, Competing from January 12 through 14 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Paschal cheerleaders opened with an outstanding performance in the qualifying round, notching the top score in Crowd Leading and the second-highest score in Fight Song; the Panthers went on to post a final tally of 92.63 and emerged triumphant for the first time at the state meet; they further distinguished themselves by becoming the inaugural squad from the Fort Worth Independent School District to claim a UIL state cheerleading championship; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Panthers received valuable contributions from each member of the roster on their journey to the state crown; these talented student-athletes were ably led by head coach Alex Saenz and by assistant coaches Pat Anderson and Tori Reimann; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Paschal High cheerleaders will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Paschal High School cheerleading team on winning the 6A Division II title at the 2023 UIL Spirit State Championships and extend to all those associated with the squad sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Panthers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.