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                                                                  H.R. No. 38 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Wade Townsend of Dripping Springs has truly 
distinguished himself as a pitcher on the 2003 NCAA Champion Rice 
University Owls baseball team; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the course of regular and postseason 
play, Mr. Townsend was a model of consistent excellence on the 
pitching mound, as evidenced by his 2.20 ERA, and his contributions 
played a vital role in attaining the school's first-ever national 
title in a team sport; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his accomplishments, he was named 
to several All-American teams, was a semifinalist for the 2003 
Rotary Smith Award, and was an All-NCAA Houston Regional selection; 
Mr. Townsend is also a scholastic standout and earned Academic 
All-American status; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the Owls, Mr. Townsend honed his 
formidable pitching prowess at Dripping Springs High School, where 
he earned All-District 26-4A honors each of his three seasons and 
was a Class 4A All-State selection as a senior; and
	WHEREAS, By combining his considerable athletic gifts with a 
determination to perform at the highest level, this exceptional 
student-athlete has become one of collegiate baseball's most 
accomplished players, and it is appropriate that he receive special 
legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Wade Townsend 
on his exceptional achievements in the sport of baseball and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Townsend as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Rose

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 38 was adopted by the House on July 
18, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House