By: Hill
H.R. No. 165
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In keeping with the school's well-established tradition of excellence in
interscholastic competition, the North Garland High School varsity coed cheerleading squad has
again met with great success, placing first in their respective division at the National
Cheerleading Association Championship competition held at the Dallas Convention Center
December 28-29, 1992; these fine young athletes competed with more than 558 teams from 39
states and impressed the judges with their innovative cheering, dancing, and gymnastic routines;
and
WHEREAS, With this most recent victory, dedicated members of the North Garland
High School varsity coed squad achieved the unprecedented feat of winning the national coed
championship title four years in a row; and
WHEREAS, Under the experienced leadership of Bobby Detrick, a former cheerleader
from Southern Methodist University, and Stacey Keathley, a dancer from Los Angeles and
former Plano East High School cheerleader, the team has achieved a crowd-pleasing style that it
consistently performs with fine-tuned precision; and
WHEREAS, The squad's sponsor, Laurel Dingrando, also has contributed a great deal to
the success of this remarkable group; with a knack for organization, she has skillfully managed
and coordinated the group's many needs and activities, positively affecting to a large extent its
chances for success; and
WHEREAS, Members of the North Garland High School's award-winning varsity coed
squad include Younis Baiani, Amy Bereuter, Stacey Buchanan, Mitzi Burrow, Cristy Callaway,
Brian Cawthon, David Griffin, Josh Hackett, Mindy Hesse, Heath House, Jennifer James, Stacy
Johnson, Greg Michniak, Stefani Pitcock, Jon Thomas, Tyson Thomas, Victor Togunde, Julie
Wilson, and Trey Woolston; each performed with excellence and skill after months of grueling
preparation; and
WHEREAS, This fine team stands as a shining example to groups everywhere of the
importance of hard work, determination, and enthusiasm in building a truly successful program;
indeed, the unique achievements of the talented North Garland High School varsity coed
cheerleading squad, its directors, and its sponsor are a shared source of pride to the school and
community and are deserving of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas Legislature hereby
congratulate the North Garland High School varsity coed cheerleading team for its success in
achieving top honors at the National Cheerleading Association Championship; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the members of the
team, its directors and its sponsor and for prominent display at North Garland High School as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.