SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the women's basketball team at The University of Texas 
at San Antonio for winning first place in the Southland 
Conference; and

	WHEREAS, The Roadrunners captured their first regular 
season title with a 49-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana 
University; and

	WHEREAS, Ricardo Romo, president of The University of Texas 
at San Antonio, declared March 7, 2003, as Spirit Day to honor the 
team for its victory; all students and staff were encouraged to 
express their deep pride in the Roadrunners by wearing the team's 
orange and blue colors and by offering their congratulations; and

	WHEREAS, By winning first place, the Roadrunners earned a 
first round bye in the Southland Conference Tournament, allowing 
them to advance to the next round without playing; and

	WHEREAS, The Roadrunners have displayed skill and tenacity 
throughout the season, and they have brought honor to the 
university and to the City of San Antonio; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the women's basketball team of 
The University of Texas at San Antonio for their athletic prowess 
and congratulate them on their recent victory; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate