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78S10414 MW-D

By:  Mabry                                                        H.R. No. 122



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Lorena High School Leopards baseball team won 
the 2003 UIL Class 3A state championship with a hard-fought 3-2 
victory over defending champion Sinton High School, and it is 
indeed appropriate to pay tribute to all those who contributed to 
this noteworthy accomplishment; and
	WHEREAS, The District 18-3A champion Leopards enjoyed a 
perfect 31-0 season this year that included 13 shut outs, 15 wins by 
the 10-run rule, and 13 newly set team records; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Greg Blanchard stressed the importance of 
teamwork, sportsmanship, and baseball fundamentals throughout the 
long and challenging season, and he was ably supported in his 
efforts by assistant coaches Steve Dolezel and Larry Havard; and
	WHEREAS, The team greatly benefited from the support of the 
school's students, faculty, and staff, as well as from the 
dedication of principal Randy Blanchard and athletic director Ray 
Biles; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Cory Scanes, Ed Boyd, Braeden 
Defrees, Andrew McAdams, Logan Walter, Justin Craven, Jake 
Weghorst, Brady Mitchell, Tyson Taylor, Jake Mitchell, Brandon 
Graves, Dusty Krenek, Adam Horning, Jay Cox, Ben Booker, Cliff 
Springston, Josh Blakley, and Josh Niemeyer; and
	WHEREAS, These notable student-athletes demonstrated a 
commitment to excellence both on and off the field, and the 
thrilling memory of winning the state championship will surely 
remain with them for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Lorena High 
School Leopards baseball team for winning the 2003 UIL Class 3A 
state championship and commend the many individuals who shared in 
this achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.