By Finnell H.R. No. 561 74R9723 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Bowie High School Lady Rabbits basketball team 1-2 has reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 1995 University 1-3 Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 3A state championship; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Boasting a proud tradition of basketball excellence 1-5 that includes the 1955 state title, this outstanding group of young 1-6 athletes was determined to overcome all obstacles in their quest to 1-7 bring their school another championship trophy; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Facing defending Class 3A titlist Dripping Springs 1-9 High School in the state tournament championship contest, the Lady 1-10 Rabbits refused to be denied, overwhelming their opponent 65-50 to 1-11 claim the coveted crown and finish their season with a phenomenal 1-12 record of 35 wins against only two defeats; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The season's outstanding accomplishments were a 1-14 result of total dedication to the team concept by members Rene 1-15 Hanebutt, Paula Pickett, LeeAnn Richardson, Summer Webb, Christy 1-16 Bozarth, Mendy Stark, Mendy Stump, Casey Riley, Misty Sutton, Sunni 1-17 Bratcher, Jennifer Stidham, Terri Sanders, and Harmoni Webb; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Inspirational leadership was the hallmark of head 1-19 coach Rennie Waldrop, who instilled in his players an unquenchable 1-20 will to win, and he was ably supported in all his efforts by 1-21 assistant coaches Diane Beaver and Peggy DeMoss; other invaluable 1-22 off-the-floor assistance was provided by managers Angie Poe and 1-23 Teresa Montes and statistician Brenda Waldrop; and 1-24 WHEREAS, This exemplary group of young women, together with 2-1 their coaches and staff, are a tremendous source of pride to the 2-2 students and faculty of Bowie High School and their many supporters 2-3 in the community, and their exceptional achievements are truly 2-4 worthy of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate the Bowie High School Lady Rabbits 2-7 basketball team on winning the UIL Class 3A state championship and 2-8 extend sincere best wishes to the team and its coaches for 2-9 continued success in the future; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-11 for the team and its coaches and for prominent display at Bowie 2-12 High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-13 Representatives.