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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The volleyball team from Grand Oaks High School in |
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Spring capped an exceptional year by winning the 6A championship at |
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the 2023 University Interscholastic League Volleyball State |
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Tournament; and |
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WHEREAS, After losing only one regular-season match and |
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claiming the district title, the Grizzlies surged through the |
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playoffs, besting Houston Nimitz, Langham Creek, Bridgeland, |
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Sachse, and Tomball Memorial High Schools to punch their ticket to |
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the state tournament in Garland; demonstrating great resolve after |
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falling behind 2-0 in the semifinals against Prosper, Grand Oaks |
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roared back to claim the next three games for a thrilling five-set |
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victory; and |
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WHEREAS, On November 18, Grand Oaks battled Cinco Ranch High |
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School of Katy for the 6A crown; dominating at the net and from the |
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service line, the Grizzlies staged key rallies to sweep their |
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opponent in straight sets, 25-22, 25-23, 25-13; with the victory, |
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Grand Oaks brought home the first state title in program history and |
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closed out the 2023 campaign with a remarkable 50-1 record; and |
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WHEREAS, Grand Oaks was led by Halle Thompson, the Most |
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Valuable Player of the title match, who was joined on the 6A |
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All-Tournament Team by Jaela Auguste and Samara Coleman; the |
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Grizzlies also received valuable contributions throughout the |
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season from the other members of the roster: Samantha Sampson, |
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Audrey Terry, Kalin Wardell, Caelyn Emmerling, Kenzie Padgett, |
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Jayla Davis, A'talia Kelly, Carly Johnson, Cali Reece, Jonaida |
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Donowa, Hailey Lotspeich, Brookelynn Anderson, Brooklynn Sheridan, |
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and Julia Flessas; these talented student-athletes were ably guided |
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by head coach Morgan Rogers and assistant coaches Jason Clair, |
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Shaun Anderson, and Madison Hardgrave; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the |
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culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering |
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commitment to excellence, and the Grand Oaks Grizzlies will |
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treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their |
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lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Grand Oaks |
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High School volleyball team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state |
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championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |