By: Sibley S.R. No. 481
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
1-3 the Cleburne High School girls basketball team for winning the
1-4 Class 4A State Championship in Austin on March 4, 1995; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Showing versatility inside and outside, the
1-6 Cleburne Lady Yellowjackets maintained their composure as they
1-7 halted a late rally from their opponents, the Silsbee Lady Tigers,
1-8 to capture the state title with a 55-50 victory; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Playing very aggressive defense all season, the
1-10 Lady Yellowjackets capitalized on their trademark to win 36 of
1-11 their 38 games for an impressive overall record; their only losses
1-12 came from a 5A team in their season opener and from the nation's
1-13 sixth-ranked team at a holiday tournament in Alaska; and
1-14 WHEREAS, Recognized by their opponents as a very balanced
1-15 team, the Lady Yellowjackets have excellent perimeter shooters, an
1-16 outstanding inside game, and players who can come off the bench; and
1-17 WHEREAS, A close-knit group, the Lady Yellowjackets work well
1-18 together as a team applying unrelenting defensive pressure and an
1-19 aggressive style of play to overpower their competitors; and
1-20 WHEREAS, The phenomenal success of the Cleburne High School
1-21 girls basketball team can be attributed to the dedication and skill
1-22 of the players and the inspiration and guidance of their coaches;
1-23 and
2-1 WHEREAS, The players, Mary Rochelle, Kalani Ross, Kelli Tull,
2-2 DeAnne Fagan, Wendie Bullard, Lily Glick, Amy Yates, Melanie Oppel,
2-3 Kim Lummus, Brei' Silvia, Amy Lavender, Kristen Shewmake, and
2-4 Megan Parker, and Coach Judy Brown and her assistants, Paige Younger
2-5 and Bill Rehl have brought pride and honor to themselves, their
2-6 school, and their community, and they are truly worthy of
2-7 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-9 74th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the Cleburne Lady
2-10 Yellowjackets on their great victory and extend congratulations
2-11 to the coaches and each of the team players; and, be it further
2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to
2-13 them as a memento of their Class 4A State Basketball Championship.
2-14 ______________________________________
2-15 President of the Senate
2-16 I hereby certify that the above
2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18 on March 20, 1995.
2-19 ______________________________________
2-20 Secretary of the Senate
2-21 ______________________________________
2-22 Member, Texas Senate