[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1360-1361]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


   DAZZLERS AND JV CHARMS DANCE AT BLACK TIE AND BOOTS INAUGURAL GALA

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the lessons learned through the advice 
of a mentor or coach is often invaluable. For those involved in dance, 
a director's guidance reaches far beyond the performance. The 
leadership of a director not only improves a dancer's performance but 
works to instill values of hard work and discipline. I would like to 
honor identical twins from Baytown, Texas, Marisa and Larisa Coy, for 
representing the state of Texas and our country, with honor and dignity 
during the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Gala in Washington, D.C. on 
January 19, 2017.
  Under the sisters' direction, all state dancer Jailene Marquez, was 
selected and performed at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Gala. 
Jailene is the captain of the Goose Creek Memorial High School 
Dazzlers. Marisa and Larisa are the co-directors of the Dazzlers and JV 
Charms. They prepared Jailene for her performance and helped fund this 
once in a lifetime trip. Their support says volumes about their 
generosity and spirit.

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  Marisa and Larisa graduated from Ross Sterling High School in 
Baytown. They continued their education at Lee Community College then 
transferred to the University of Houston where they both earned a 
bachelor's degree in education. After college, they returned to their 
hometown to teach math at Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School 
District.
  While attending college, the sisters decided to try out for the 
Houston Texans cheerleading squad. They both made the squad! Through 
hard work and determination they juggled appearances, community events, 
charity functions, and team practices for the next five years. During 
this time, they had the opportunity to go overseas to visit our troops 
in Iraq. Being from a patriotic family the sisters were honored that 
the National Football League included them in this tour.
  I commend these remarkable women for their exemplary service and 
dedication to teaching our nation's youth and for aspiring dancers to 
follow their dreams. I wish them both the best of luck as they continue 
on their journey. I am always proud to see fellow Texans succeed.



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