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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
WHEREAS, The Temple College women's tennis team made school history by winning the 2002 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship, the Lady Leopards' first championship title in that sport; and WHEREAS, At the tournament, which was held in College Station May 5 through 9, 2002, the top-ranked Lady Leopards overwhelmed their competition by winning 33 of 36 matches to capture the coveted crown; and WHEREAS, This notable achievement was a result of the dedication and skill of team members Claudia Herrera, Yevgeniya Barysheva, Amanda Wood, Taylor Ivie, Jamie Munger, Jennifer Solis, and team captain Stephanie Blaney; and WHEREAS, Head coach Dick King provided his student athletes with exceptional guidance and inspiration, and he was ably supported in his efforts by assistant coach John King; and WHEREAS, In attaining their first-ever national title, the Temple College women's tennis team and their coaches and staff have brought acclaim to their school and this state, and it is appropriate that they be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Temple College Lady Leopards tennis team on winning the 2002 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship title; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team members and coaching staff as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. Fraser ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate