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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520

	WHEREAS, The Duncanville High School girls' basketball 
team has again reached the pinnacle of success by winning
the 2003 University Interscholastic League Class 5A state 
championship, the school's sixth title in its storied hardwood 
history; and
	WHEREAS, Carrying the Number One Class 5A ranking into
the state championship game with Georgetown High School, this 
remarkable Duncanville team fulfilled its lofty expectations, 
employing a stifling defense to overwhelm its opponent 47-27
and reclaim the coveted crown; and
	WHEREAS, Duncanville's return to state dominance was
a result of total dedication to the team concept by players
Tammy Bartosh, April O'Neal, Jamie Barr, Jamira Armstrong, 
LaJeanna Howard, Rochelle Vance, Chastity McGary,
Tiffany Jackson, Destanie Sykes, Ceren Unal, Morgan Williams, 
Mariana Mergerson, Courtney Cunningham, Jessica Henderson, and 
Jessica Stephenson; and
	WHEREAS, Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan provided her young 
charges with inspired leadership and guidance, and she was ably 
supported in her efforts by assistant coaches Elesha Walker, 
Jennifer Polk, and Bretagne Galbreath; and
	WHEREAS, The team's exceptional student-athletes, with 
their coaches and staff, are a source of great pride to all
those associated with Duncanville High School, and it is
truly appropriate that the team receive special legislative 
recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the 
Duncanville High School girls' basketball team on winning the 
2003 Class 5A state championship title and extend to them sincere 
best wishes for continued success; 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 from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 8, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate