H.R. No. 1556



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Blinn College Lady Buccaneers attained national 
prominence with their performance at the 2003 National Junior 
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) softball tournament, taking 
the runner-up spot at that prestigious sporting event; and
	WHEREAS, Although seeded 10th in the 16-team field, this 
determined Blinn College squad earned hard-fought tournament 
victories over Wabash Valley College of Illinois, Young Harris 
College of Georgia, Dixie State College of Utah, and Seminole State 
College of Oklahoma before being eliminated by Central Arizona 
College; and
	WHEREAS, The team's outstanding season and magnificent 
tournament run were the result of the dedication and discipline of 
players Sara Wilson, Briana Woods, Amanda Cardona, Jennifer 
Crayton, Jenna Margraves, Lara Belt, Mandy Hacker, Brandy Hill, 
Ashley Marie, Megan Gore, Tara Lindsey, Celeste Rickert, Lacey 
Groshek, Amber King, and Tomie McDaniel; Ms. Crayton, Ms. Hacker, 
and Ms. Hill also earned individual distinction as members of the 
All-Tournament team; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Rick Church, whose overall record at 
Blinn College is 115-66, provided his young charges with superb 
leadership and guidance, and he was ably supported in his efforts by 
assistant coach Londa Kauffman; and
	WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have brought pride 
and prestige to Blinn College and have given their many fans an 
exciting season they won't soon forget; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Blinn College 
Lady Buccaneers softball team on finishing as runner-up at the 2003 
NJCAA tournament 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 the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                       Kolkhorst

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1556 was adopted by the House on May 
29, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House