H.R. No. 1651

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The McKinney High School girls' lacrosse team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2021 Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League Division 2 state championship on May 9 at Scotty Caven Field in Houston; and

WHEREAS, Earning their second championship since 2015, the Lions proved unstoppable in their playoff contests; they began with dominant victories over Austin and Anderson High Schools to advance to the Division 2 title game; and

WHEREAS, Matching up against Prosper High School in the finale, McKinney jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first half and then put the game away after intermission, outscoring Prosper 8-1 to clinch an 18-9 win and claim the state crown; and

WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Pam Henry, the Lions received valuable contributions from each member of the roster over the course of the 2021 campaign; and

WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the talented student-athletes of the McKinney Lions lacrosse team may take justifiable pride in their exceptional accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the McKinney High School girls' lacrosse team on winning the 2021 TGHSLL Division 2 state championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Lions as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Sanford

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1651 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House