H.R. No. 2021



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The University of Houston Cougars baseball team 
earned a berth in Super Regional competition for the third time in 
four years by winning the 2003 NCAA Regional Championship at 
College Station; and
	WHEREAS, Facing the monumental task of defeating Texas A&M 
University twice in the same day on the Aggies' home field, the 
Cougars refused to be denied, winning the first game of the day 7-6 
and taking the thrilling nightcap in 10 innings by the same score to 
claim the regional crown; and
	WHEREAS, Several Cougars earned individual recognition for 
their performances as members of the NCAA Regional at College 
Station All-Tournament Team, including Michael Bourn, Ryan Wagner, 
Hyung Cho, and Cole Bruce, who was also chosen as the tournament's 
Most Outstanding Player; and
	WHEREAS, These superb student-athletes are a source of 
tremendous pride to all those associated with the University of 
Houston, and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored on this 
significant accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the University of 
Houston baseball team on winning the 2003 NCAA Regional 
Championship at College Station and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for continued success at the Super Regional at Reckling 
Park; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team members and coaching staff as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Noriega

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2021 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House