R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The 2000 Henderson Baseball All-Stars took first
 1-2     place in the Dixie Boys World Series, and this outstanding team
 1-3     accomplishment is most deserving of special legislative
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, In the Dixie Boys World Series held in Cleveland,
 1-6     Mississippi, these talented 14-year-old ballplayers won all six of
 1-7     their games, capturing victories against teams from Georgia, North
 1-8     Carolina, Florida, and Alabama; moreover, Henderson outscored the
 1-9     opposition 55-20 in the tournament while compiling a spotless 21-0
1-10     overall record; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Over the past three years, the Henderson All-Stars
1-12     have posted an impressive 58 victories while suffering only seven
1-13     setbacks; in addition, they have garnered three consecutive Dixie
1-14     Youth Baseball Texas State Championships; and
1-15           WHEREAS, These superb seasons would have not been possible
1-16     without the contributions of all of the talented team members; the
1-17     2000 team was made up of Christopher Hays, Brandon Foster, Preston
1-18     McGinnis, Levi Reynolds, Kirkland Rivers, Brian Sisk, Matt Trevino,
1-19     Clay Baker, Trent Haydel, Michael McMurray, Joshua Lees, "Happi"
1-20     Fuller, Cooper Young, and coaches Rocky Baker, Brad McGinnis,
1-21     Dennis Rivers, and Mike Free; the 1999 team was composed of Clay
1-22     Baker, Derandal Childress, Brandon Foster, "Happi" Fuller, Trent
1-23     Haydel, Chris Hays, Josh Lees, Preston McGinnis, Michael McMurray,
1-24     Kirkland Rivers, Johnathan Salazar, Matt Trevino, Cooper Young, and
 2-1     coaches Brad McGinnis, Rocky Baker, Mike Free, and Dennis Rivers;
 2-2     and the 1998 Henderson Baseball All-Stars included Michael
 2-3     Anderson, Clay Baker, Derandal Childress, Brandon Foster,
 2-4     Detarrious "Happi" Fuller, Trent Haydel, Chris Hays, Cody McCaw,
 2-5     Preston McGinnis, Kirkland Rivers, Brian Sisk, Cooper Young, and
 2-6     coaches Brad McGinnis, Rocky Baker, Mike Young, and Rick Sisk; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Through hard work, training, and dedication, the
 2-8     Henderson Baseball All-Stars have proven themselves to be
 2-9     formidable competitors, and as they take great pride and
2-10     satisfaction in their 2000 World Series title, it is most fitting
2-11     to pay tribute to them; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-13     Legislature hereby honor the Henderson Baseball All-Stars for their
2-14     impressive achievements and extend to them sincere best wishes for
2-15     continued success and good fortune; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for the team members of the 2000 Henderson Baseball
2-18     All-Stars as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
2-19     Representatives.
                                                                      Sadler
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1122 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House