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A RESOLUTION honoring the duPont Manual High School Dance team, winners of the 2004 National Dance Alliance National Dance Championship.

WHEREAS, the duPont Manual High School Dance team, the Dazzlers, have fostered tremendous school spirit for the Rams, represented their school throughout the nation, and entertained many crowds with their routines; and

WHEREAS, the Dazzlers have excelled in performance and competition all year including winning competitions in Evansville, Indiana; Hart County, Kentucky; and New Albany, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, the duPont Manual High School Dance team traveled to Orlando, Florida, to compete with numerous teams from across the country; from March 13 through March 15, 2004, they performed at Universal Theme Park's Hard Rock Live Theater; following completion of the competition, they were crowned national champions in the large varsity jazz division of the National Dance Alliance's National Dance Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Dazzlers were led by coaches Alonna Sitter and Erin Shields, who were committed to advancing the excellence of the team; Alonna Sitter was also recognized at the championship for her outstanding work as named recipient of the Innovative Choreography award; and

WHEREAS, members of the duPont Manual High School Dance team include Kim Bierens, April Curtsinger, Samantha Dearinger, Chelsea Denny, Bekah DeVore, Megan Fahey, Alexa Hall, Shay Higdon, Felicia Hogan, Emily Kidd, Allison Longino, Bryana Manning, Melanie Niemann, Stephanie Pace, Chelsea Peters, Sarah St. Clair, Christine Steiner, Jessica Torres, Sarah White, and Lauren Zoeller; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of this outstanding group of young ladies is a testament to their many hours of hard work, skill, and dedication, and should give all Kentuckians great pride;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

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Section 1. The members of the House of Representatives, both individually and collectively, congratulate the duPont Manual High School Dance team and their coaches upon winning the 2004 National Dance Alliance National Dance Championship. We are proud to recognize their achievement and applaud their talent. We wish them great success in their future endeavors.

Section 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to Principal Beverly Keepers, duPont Manual High School, 120 West Lee Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40208, and to Alonna Sitter, duPont Manual High School, 120 West Lee Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40208, and to Erin Shields, duPont Manual High School, 120 West Lee Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

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