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By:  Hegar                                                        H.R. No. 199



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Richmond's Lamar Little League All-Stars are to be 
congratulated on their outstanding season and commended for earning 
a berth in the 2003 Little League World Series, held August 15-24, 
2003, in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and these young 
ballplayers will undoubtedly represent the Lone Star State with 
pride and dignity; and
	WHEREAS, Lamar completed a five-game sweep of the Southwest 
Regional Tournament by overcoming a 3-2 deficit to defeat Bryant 
Little League of Arkansas 5-3 at Marvin Norcross Stadium in Waco; 
this come-from-behind victory, decided by Brian Foster's three-run 
homer in the bottom of the third inning, gave the Lamar All-Stars 
their first-ever appearance in the Little League World Series; and
	WHEREAS, Schooled in the fundamentals by team manager Jim 
Michalek, the Lamar All-Stars epitomized sportsmanship and 
teamwork throughout their season; Coach Michalek was ably assisted 
by fellow coaches Tim Hollek and Tom Stoudt, both of whom greatly 
contributed to the team's success; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Eli Sepulveda, Brady Rodgers, 
Brandon Hollek, Marcus Martinez, Randol Grichuk, Jimmy Michalek, 
Chris Smith, Brian Foster, Cody Robinson, Robert Psenka, Wayne 
Willis, and Garrett Stoudt; and
	WHEREAS, Earning the right to play in the Little League World 
Series is a tremendous achievement earned through teamwork, superb 
athleticism, and a tough competitive spirit, and these outstanding 
young ballplayers truly deserve special recognition for this 
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Richmond's 
Lamar Little League All-Stars and their coaches for advancing to 
the 2003 Little League World Series and extend to them best wishes 
for continued success; 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.