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                                                                  H.R. No. 768



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jody Conradt and The University of Texas at Austin 
women's basketball team have completed an outstanding season filled 
with inspiring individual accomplishments and stellar team 
success; and
	WHEREAS, In a season that saw Coach Conradt capture her 800th 
career coaching victory, the Longhorns enjoyed a 17-game winning 
streak, won their first Big 12 Conference championship, and 
advanced to the NCAA Final Four; and
	WHEREAS, The Longhorns finished the season with a 29-6 record 
that included a superlative 63-62 win over perennial powerhouse 
Tennessee and three victories over arch-rival Texas Tech as well as 
a dominating 78-60 win against number-one seed Louisiana State 
University in the West Regional final of the NCAA Tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Led by Coach Conradt, associate head coach Karen 
Aston, and assistant coaches Fred Applin and Kathy Harston, the 
Longhorns returned to the Final Four for the first time since 1987, 
and this dynamic young team is undoubtedly poised for continued 
success in the seasons ahead; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Tamra Cobbins, Jody Bell, Kala 
Bowers, Alisha Sare, Jamie Carey, Tai Dillard, Stephanie Thiel, 
Janna Jesperson, Heather Schreiber, Nina Norman, Coco Reed, BranDee 
Fry, All-American Stacy Stephens, Annissa Hastings, and Mercedes 
Williams; and
	WHEREAS, The Longhorns excelled in their efforts this year by 
dedicating themselves to a team-oriented approach and tenacious 
defense, and with their fine season complete it is indeed 
appropriate to honor the coaches, players, and all those who 
contributed to the team's success; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the Longhorns women's basketball 
team for their superb 2002-2003 season and extend best wishes to the 
team members for continued excellence and achievement in all their 
endeavors; 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.

                                                                        Naishtat

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 768 was adopted by the House on May 2, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House