78R8512 MW-D

By:  Branch                                                       H.R. No. 512



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Highland Park High School girls' swim team won 
the 2003 Class 4A state championship, proving to be a group of 
superb athletes and tough competitors while establishing a 
remarkable record of consistency; and
	WHEREAS, Having claimed state titles in 2001 and 2002, the 
Highland Park team continued its climb to prominence in the sport of 
swimming by winning 8 of 11 events to clinch the top place in this 
year's competition; in earning this stellar victory, these superb 
swimmers set three state records and five school records; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Paul Priestner and assistant coach 
Madeline Maggard worked tirelessly to hone the swimming techniques 
of their charges, encouraging the development of a strong work 
ethic and inspiring a successful performance at the highest level 
of competition; and
	WHEREAS, These exemplary young women and their coaches are a 
tremendous source of pride to the students and faculty of Highland 
Park High School and to their supporters in the community, and they 
are most deserving of high praise for this recent accomplishment; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Highland Park High School 
girls' swim team on becoming the 2003 Class 4A state champions and 
extend best wishes to the members of the team for continued success; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team members and coaching staff as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.