78R11233 JHS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 712



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, San Antonio's Sam Houston High School girls' 
basketball team captured the Region IV championship and advanced to 
the semifinals of the 2003 state championship tournament; and
	WHEREAS, The Lady Hurricanes completed their season with a 
remarkable 34-3 record and joined the Sam Houston High School boys' 
basketball team to become the first two teams from the San Antonio 
Independent School District to compete in the state tournament in 
the same sport during the same season; and
	WHEREAS, Led by head coach Charlotte Jones and assistant 
coaches Carmana Fennell and Emarie Randle, the Lady Hurricanes 
demonstrated excellence both on and off the hardwood, focusing on 
basketball fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and commitment to 
teamwork throughout the season; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include seniors Ashley Francis, 
Britnie Dominique, Michelle Johnekins, Deserea Chapman, Alex 
Neuls, Tashina Hughes, Danetta Simpson, and Vonetta Simpson; 
juniors Y'Aisha Edwards, Jessica Stewart, and Shannon Harrison; 
sophomore Tianna Oliver; and freshmen Jasmine Stewart, Ashley Cox, 
and Laketa Nations; and
	WHEREAS, These exemplary student-athletes can be justifiably 
proud of their accomplishments and achievements, and the lessons 
they have learned during this special season will undoubtedly 
provide a foundation for future success in all their endeavors; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate coach Charlotte Jones and the 
members of the Sam Houston High School girls' basketball team on 
their fine season 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.