78R10474 JHS-D

By:  Baxter                                                       H.R. No. 767


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Westlake High School Lady Chaparrals captured the 2002 Class 5A State Volleyball Championship, reaching the pinnacle of success in high school athletics with a 15-11, 15-6 defeat of Houston's Stratford High School Spartans; and WHEREAS, The team completed the season with a remarkable 38-5 record that included winning the Silver Division of the Duncanville Tournament of Champions, claiming first place in the New Braunfels Volleyfest, finishing second in the Pearland Invitational Tournament, and going undefeated in division play; and WHEREAS, Led by head coach Al Bennett and assistant coaches Lynne Bryant, Kari Collins, and Stacie Jo VanDonge, the Lady Chaps demonstrated excellence on and off the court, overcoming a perceived lack of experience with exceptional athleticism and a commitment to teamwork and fundamentals; and WHEREAS, Team members include state tournament MVP Lindsey Louis, all-tournament players Meghan Kainz and Shannon Davis, seniors Meredith Hasson and Erin Miles, juniors Chrissy Broaddus, Lindsey Spurck, Cassie Teykl, and Ashley Teykl, and sophomores Steffi Kons, Tedi Doucet, Jamie Weidemann, Kelsey Wood, Jen Linder, Kelsey Bryant, Melissa Young, and Lauren Thomas; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the dream of every high school athlete, and the coaches and players of the Westlake High School Lady Chaparrals volleyball team have made that dream a reality; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate coach Al Bennett and the members of the Westlake High School Lady Chaparrals on winning the Class 5A State Volleyball Championship and extend best wishes to the many individuals who contributed to the team's 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.