78R9611 WMS-D

By:  Brown of Kaufman                                             H.R. No. 705


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The La Rue La Poynor High School girls' basketball team achieved a long-sought goal by winning the 2003 UIL Class A, Division I, state championship; and WHEREAS, The Flyerettes took to the floor determined to win the school's first championship; the players' unyielding will to win propelled them to a fourth quarter rally over Gruver High School that culminated in a 52-47 victory, enabling them to claim the state crown and complete the 2002-2003 campaign with a record of 32-6; and WHEREAS, The season's outstanding accomplishments were a result of total dedication to the team concept by players Ashley Adair, Sha Shead, Sam Tobin, Rebecca Handley, Penny Morris, Pam Williams, Courtney Shead, Jessica Bundy, and Sarah Hilton, who was voted most valuable player for her efforts; and WHEREAS, Head coach Curtis Corley provided his charges with exceptional leadership and inspiration, enabling them to realize their championship dream, and he was ably supported in his efforts by assistant coach Dale Burk; and WHEREAS, These outstanding student-athletes, with their coaches and staff, are a source of tremendous pride to all those associated with La Rue La Poynor High School, and it is indeed appropriate that the team receive special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the La Rue La Poynor High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Class A, Division I, state championship and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for prominent display at La Rue La Poynor High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.