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                                                                  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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House