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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 536
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize the Winnsboro High School girls basketball team for
 1-5     winning its third consecutive Class 3A state championship title;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Winnsboro Lady Raiders captured their title with
 1-8     a 51-48 victory over Abilene Wylie High School on March 3, 2001, in
 1-9     front of 6,542 fans at the Erwin Center in Austin; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The Lady Raiders overcame a second-half deficit for
1-11     the third time in the playoffs this year to complete a 37-4 season;
1-12     the title game brought joy to the whole team, as well as a note
1-13     of poignancy for eight seniors who played together for the last
1-14     time; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Throughout the year, the players received invaluable
1-16     guidance and support from head coach Buddy Hawkins, assistant
1-17     coaches Kirk Capo, Lesli Anglin, and Tom Campbell, and student
1-18     managers, Mindy Vega, Megan Fisher, and Yanke Jongsma; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The talented team players were Katie Cook,
1-20     K'Lee Futral, Crystal Herrera, Lindsey Fleming, Jamie Herlocker,
1-21     Stephanie Duffield, Brandy Tinney, Sara Hinkley, Sarah Mitchell,
1-22     and Haley King; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, These dedicated basketball players have given the
 2-2     citizens of Winnsboro a renewed sense of pride and have brought
 2-3     excitement to all who follow sports in the area; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, team unity, and respect
 2-5     for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, team members have
 2-6     brought honor to their school and their community; now, therefore,
 2-7     be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Winnsboro
2-10     High School girls basketball team on their great victory and
2-11     extend congratulations to each of the players, coaches, and
2-12     managers; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for
2-14     the team as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-15                                                                    Cain
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on March 27, 2001.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate