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78S40909 MW-D

By:  Isett                                                      H.C.R. No. 17 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Shallowater High School girls' basketball team 
has ascended to the pinnacle of success in Texas high school 
basketball by winning the 2003-2004 University Interscholastic 
League Class 2A state championship; and
	WHEREAS, Having earned a coveted berth in the state 
tournament, this superb Shallowater team faced Hooks High School in 
its semifinal contest and dominated its opponent at both ends of the 
floor en route to a 50-30 victory; and
	WHEREAS, The Class 2A state championship game pitted the 
Shallowater Fillies against Aubrey High School, and this determined 
group of young athletes responded magnificently, winning the season 
finale 44-37 to claim their first-ever state title and complete 
their season with a record of 36 wins against only two defeats; and
	WHEREAS, Shallowater team member Katy Pounds was named State 
Tournament MVP and placed on the State All-Tournament Team with 
teammates Casey Burnett and Kameron Cates; and
	WHEREAS, The successful fulfillment of the team's 
championship dream was the result of a total commitment to 
excellence by team members Casey Burnett, Kameron Cates, Katy 
Pounds, Annie Cox, Kristen Harris, Elizabeth Marburger, Ashlee 
Garcia, Erin Corkery, and Kaycee Gorman; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Chuck Darden ably schooled his charges in 
basketball fundamentals while instilling in them the values of good 
sportsmanship, and his inspirational leadership enabled his 
players to reach this remarkable level of success, both 
individually and as a team; and
	WHEREAS, These exceptional young women, along with their 
coaches and staff, are a tremendous source of pride to the students 
and faculty at Shallowater High School and their many supporters in 
the community, and their achievements are indeed worthy of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Shallowater High School 
girls' basketball team on winning the 2003-2004 UIL Class 2A state 
championship and extend to the team members and coaches sincere 
best wishes for continued success and happiness; 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 and Senate.