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78R8906 JHS-D

By:  Smithee                                                      H.R. No. 558



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Canyon High School Lady Eagles basketball team 
defeated the Kountze High School Lions to win the UIL Conference 3A 
State Championship on March 1, 2003, and this remarkable team 
accomplishment is truly deserving of legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles soared to the school's 10th state 
championship with an impressive 32-1 record that included a sweep 
of the district, regional, and state playoffs; this outstanding 
season of success earned the team national recognition  as well as 
the respect and admiration of the Canyon community; and
	WHEREAS, Schooled in the fundamentals by longtime coach Joe 
Lombard and assistant coaches Johnny Hampton and Kurt Richardson, 
the Lady Eagles epitomized teamwork and good sportsmanship 
throughout their championship season; Coach Lombard has 
established a well-known reputation for winning during his 28 years 
in coaching, compiling an amazing 844-77 career record; and
	WHEREAS, Led by championship game MVP Kalee Carey and 
all-tournament honorees Brooke Baughman and Jordan Hampton, the 
team also includes Dixie Bell, Catherine McMenamy, Kristy Keeling, 
Chelsie Friemel, Sierra Wilcox, Jennifer Paetzold, Kacee Carey, 
Jessica Hartman, and Elyse Tinsley; additionally, team manager Joli 
Barrett contributed to the team's success; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is a truly memorable 
event for players, coaches, parents, and fans, and this momentous 
victory will long be cherished by those individuals who contributed 
to the Lady Eagles 2002-2003 season; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Canyon High 
School Lady Eagles basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL 
Conference 3A State Championship and extend best wishes to all 
those associated with the team; 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.