H.R. No. 1975



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On May 24-25, 2003, the Allen Special Olympics 
volleyball team represented the Lone Star State in fine fashion in 
the Special Olympics Unified division of the USA Volleyball 
Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Special Olympics 
program has made significant contributions to the physical, social, 
and psychological development of people with special needs by 
providing them with an avenue for success through athletic 
competition; Special Olympics Unified teams combine the skills of 
Special Olympics athletes and "partners," who train and compete 
together; and
	WHEREAS, One of only 10 Special Olympics Unified teams 
nationwide to participate in the volleyball championships, the 
Allen squad is composed of athletes Michael Jackson, Jakob Hines, 
Ryan Landry, and Amy Rosilier and partners Gerald Wine, Tom 
Jaconette, Paul Landry, and Austin Landry; providing outstanding 
support and instruction to this winning combination is head coach 
Lisa Grantham; and
	WHEREAS, The exceptional character and determination of 
these talented athletes are a source of pride to all who know them, 
and their efforts are indeed worthy of legislative recognition at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Allen Special Olympics 
volleyball team on its selection to compete in the 2003 USA 
Volleyball Championships and extend to Coach Grantham and all the 
team members sincere best wishes for continued success and 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Allen Special Olympics volleyball team as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Madden

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1975 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House