R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the Southwest Texas State University softball team for its 1-3 record-setting 1999 season; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Head coach Lea Ann Jarvis and her coaching staff 1-5 skillfully guided the Bobcats to a record number of victories and 1-6 their inaugural appearance in the NCAA Tournament; in addition to 1-7 notching record totals in runs, hits, and runs batted in, the team 1-8 also claimed its first Southland Conference Tournament title since 1-9 1989, marching to victory as a sixth seed; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A host of individual records were bested during this 1-11 stellar campaign as well, including doubles and walks in a season 1-12 by shortstop Elizabeth Wissel, doubles in a game by utility player 1-13 Perri Yarbrough, and at bats in a season by second baseman Haley 1-14 Gaddis; a first team All-Southland Conference selection, freshman 1-15 Amber Mosher was the workhorse of the pitching staff, surpassing 1-16 the school record for wins and strikeouts in a season; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This remarkable season would not have been possible 1-18 without the contributions of all the talented team members, 1-19 including Christine Caffey, Lindsay Carroll, Jessica Chase, Haley 1-20 Gaddis, Carmen Grindell, Heather Havins, Stephanie Hughes, Jennifer 1-21 Jarl, Sarah Kmiec, Joslyn McWhorter, Amber Mosher, Rosie Perez, 1-22 Jennie Tomme, Elizabeth Wissel, Perri Yarbrough, and Jennifer 1-23 Youngdale; and 1-24 WHEREAS, The dedication and competitive spirit of the 2-1 Southwest Texas State University softball team are truly 2-2 commendable, and it is indeed appropriate to recognize the team for 2-3 its exceptional 1999 season; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate the players and coaches of the 2-6 Southwest Texas State University softball team for an outstanding 2-7 1999 season and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 2-8 success; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for the Southwest Texas State University softball team as 2-11 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Green _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1004 was adopted by the House on May 21, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House