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2012 -- H 8248 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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CONGRATULATING THE EXETER - WEST GREENWICH SCARLET KNIGHTS | |
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CHEERLEADING 2 COMPETING TEAMS FOR THEIR 3RD CONSECUTIVE FIRST | |
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PLACE FINISH | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Silva, Costa, Tomasso, Valencia, and Watson | |
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Date Introduced: June 06, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, It is fitting that this House recognizes those young people who have exalted |
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themselves through their talents and unflagging commitment to excellence in their chosen field; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The young ladies of the Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights |
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Cheerleading 2 Competing Teams have distinguished themselves with a profundity of honors and |
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awards while competing in the Pop Warner Cheerleading Competition; and |
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WHEREAS, Cheerleading was officially recognized in the 1970's, but has been a part of |
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the Pop Warner program for several decades. Cheerleading requires a passion for the sport, a |
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knowledge of basic gymnastics and cheerleading, a willingness to learn, and amazing physical |
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stamina; and |
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WHEREAS, Around the world, more than 180,000 children participate in Pop Warner |
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cheerleading and dance. They not only learn about the values of competition, but also about the |
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sheer fun of the sport and the discipline required to maintain their grades at satisfactory levels; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The girls compete based upon age, with Junior Peewees consisting of 8 to |
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11 year olds, Peewees being 9 to 12 year olds, Junior Midgets are 10 to 13 year olds, and Midgets |
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are between 11 and 15 years old. For the third consecutive year, members of these various Exeter- |
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West Greenwich competing teams have taken first place in the Pop Warner Competition; and |
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WHEREAS, There are always young people who rise above the rest, who dare to dream, |
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and who are willing to endeavor to make those dreams become reality. The young ladies of the |
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Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights Cheerleading 2 Competing Teams are just such |
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exceptional young ladies, and they are truly deserving of our recognition and praise; now, |
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therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby congratulates and applauds the competing teams and their |
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coaching staff for their first place dynasty for 2009, 2010, and 2011. The entire membership |
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extends best wishes for their continued success, good health, and much happiness; and be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Erica Tarbox, Cheer Coordinator 2011, |
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Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights Cheerleading 2 Competing Teams. |
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