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By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 70 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rice Owls first baseman Vincent Sinisi was chosen by 
the Texas Rangers as the 46th overall draft choice in the 2003 Major 
League Baseball draft after achieving notable success as a member 
of the 2003 College World Series championship team; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the 2003 season, Mr. Sinisi lit up the 
diamond with exceptional plays, putting out 616 baserunners while 
notching 38 assists and 51 double plays; a .338 hitter, he collected 
97 hits and 10 homers, scored 61 runs, knocked in another 59, and 
stole 11 bases; and
	WHEREAS, One of the major contributors to his team's success 
at the College World Series, Mr. Sinisi will undoubtedly continue 
to be a source of tremendous pride to the Lone Star State as a member 
of the Texas Rangers, and as he enters the major leagues, it is most 
fitting that he be recognized for his accomplishments in collegiate 
baseball at Rice University; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Vincent Sinisi for 
his exemplary athletic achievements and extend to him best wishes 
for continued success in professional baseball; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Sinisi as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.