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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2004

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING THE NORTH SMITHFIELD XPRESS JUNIOR VARSITY

CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND PRE-TEEN CHEERLEADING

COMPETITION

     

     

     Introduced By: Representative Robert B. Lowe

     Date Introduced: January 21, 2004

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, A fairytale season by the North Smithfield Xpress Junior Varsity

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Cheerleaders gives life to the Cinderella story; and

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     WHEREAS, It began in August 2003, when a group of girls set out to accomplish their

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most cherished goal of being recognized as the champions they are. Never before has a North

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Smithfield Xpress team ever ranked in the top 5 in the State Cheerleading Competition. Why

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wouldn't anyone think this group would do the unimaginable?; and

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     WHEREAS, The University of Rhode Island's Keaney Gym was the setting for the Junior

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Varsity Rhode Island Pre-Teen Cheerleading Championship; and

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     WHEREAS, The hard work, dedication and commitment on the part of the cheerleaders,

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along with their flawless performance, dazzled the judges and spectators. November 8, 2003

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marked the first time in history this group had won a major title. People within the gym and

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perhaps even those in the surrounding areas were able to hear the joy and excitement the young

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girls felt as they heard with anticipation the Master of Ceremonies, announce, the Grand Champs

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are the North Smithfield Junior Varsity Xpress Cheerleaders; and

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     WHEREAS, The long hot summer nights and cold fall evenings of repetitious cheers paid

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off for this special group of dedicated girls. The 2003 North Smithfield Junior Varsity Xpress

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Cheerleaders have now set a new image and a level of excellence which will be a standard for all

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to follow; and

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     WHEREAS, We would be remiss not to mention the individuals who dedicated their time

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and talent in bringing the Cheerleaders to victory. Head Coach Robin Beschi, Assistant Coaches,

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Ann Drewniak, Chris Martinelli and Denise Baker, Captain, Stacey Stevenin and Co-Captains

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Lindsey Beschi and Sarah Chambliss were all instrumental in successfully bringing the program

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to fruition. Their leadership and enthusiasm was unmatched; now, 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 the North Smithfield Xpress Junior Varsity

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Cheerleaders and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Xpress Cheerleading coordinator, Sharon

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Marchand, Head Coach, Robin Beschi, and President Stephen Haganey of North Smithfield

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Xpress Football Association and Cheerleading Association.

     

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