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78R11597 JHS-D
By: Naishtat 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.