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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 522
 1-3           WHEREAS, Recognizing the accomplishments of our young
 1-4     citizens is one of the pleasurable tasks of elected officials,
 1-5     and the Mansfield High School girls basketball team is truly
 1-6     worthy of legislative recognition; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Lady Tigers closed the 2000-2001 season by
 1-8     capturing their third consecutive Class 5A state championship
 1-9     title and became the second girls basketball team in Texas to
1-10     accomplish the feat; they were ranked second in the nation by
1-11     USA Today; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The hard-fought playoff game matched two superb
1-13     teams who generated much excitement, but it was the Lady Tigers'
1-14     skill under pressure that gave them the 62-49 victory for the
1-15     title; and
1-16           WHEREAS, With the support of Principal Jerry Kirby and
1-17     the leadership of Head Coach Samantha Morrow, assistant coaches
1-18     Jason Mutterer, Julie Lowrey, and Dawn Mailloux, and managers
1-19     Jessica Barnes, Dafne Espinoza, and Jasmine Talton, the Lady Tigers
1-20     performed to their highest potential; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance and team unity, Lady Tiger
 2-2     members April O'Neal, Ashley Purgason, Erin Grant, Camie Ford,
 2-3     Claire Sundquist, Lauren Fletcher, Brie Southall, Joslyn Greenard,
 2-4     Kelsie Edwards, Amber Bell, Brie Madden, and Tori Wilson brought
 2-5     honor to themselves, their school, and their community; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby commend the Mansfield High School girls
 2-9     basketball team on their Class 5A state championship title and
2-10     extend best wishes for the future; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-12     the team as an expression of esteem and congratulations from the
2-13     Texas Senate.
2-14                                                                  Harris
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on March 21, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate