By: Kubiak H.R. No. 827 73R11684 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Successfully defending a championship is a difficult 1-2 and demanding task for any athlete, and adding a third consecutive 1-3 title is a truly remarkable feat that is rarely achieved except by 1-4 the most exceptional athlete, but Kori Sosnowy of Yoe High School 1-5 has attained that impressive distinction by winning the 1993 1-6 University Interscholastic League Class 3A girls' singles tennis 1-7 crown; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Having defeated Stephanie Berry of Kaufman High 1-9 School in the quarterfinals of the state tournament, and D'Ann 1-10 Eilers of Fredericksburg High School in the semifinals, both 1-11 straight set victories, this exemplary young athlete took the court 1-12 against longtime rival, Tanya Cornejo of Jourdanton High School, 1-13 who had unsuccessfully competed against the defending champion in 1-14 two previous state tournaments; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Facing a determined and talented opponent, 1-16 Ms. Sosnowy would not be denied, fighting back from match point 1-17 against her in the second set with a magnificent display of tennis 1-18 to win the thrilling three-set contest and claim her third 1-19 consecutive Class 3A tennis title; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Ms. Sosnowy's considerable athletic skills have been 1-21 honed under the superb tutelage of coach Pam Green, whose tireless 1-22 efforts in that regard have greatly contributed to her star 1-23 player's success; and 1-24 WHEREAS, This exceptional young woman has been supported in 2-1 all her athletic endeavors by her parents, LaGayle and John Sosnowy 2-2 of Cameron; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Possessed of exceptional tennis skills and the heart 2-4 of a true champion, Kori Sosnowy exemplifies the unquenchable 2-5 competitive spirit that fires all great athletes, and her 2-6 outstanding success in the sport of tennis is truly worthy of 2-7 special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Kori Sosnowy for her remarkable 2-10 achievement in winning the 1993 Class 3A girls' singles tennis 2-11 title, her third consecutive championship, and extend to her best 2-12 wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Kori Sosnowy as an expression of high regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives.