79S10512 MW-D

By:  Merritt                                                    H.C.R. No. 1  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team has 
further cemented its place in the annals of sports history by 
winning the 2005 NCAA College World Series Championship at 
Rosenblatt Stadium on June 26, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, The unseeded, battle-tested Longhorns fought 
through five straight elimination games in regional and 
super-regional competition to earn their ticket to the College 
World Series in Omaha; after first defeating Baylor and then 
besting top-ranked Tulane, the Horns again faced the Bears for an 
unforgettable rematch, in which Chance Wheeless laced a storybook 
ninth-inning home run to give Texas its 11th appearance in the 
finals; and
	WHEREAS, Battling Florida for the national title, the 
Longhorns claimed the first game 4-2 when closer J. Brent Cox hurled 
two shutout frames after red-shirt freshman Adrian Alaniz tossed an 
outstanding seven-inning three-hitter; the next day saw another 
impressive pitching performance from sophomore Kyle McCulloch, and 
the UT offense also proved formidable with a four-run sixth inning 
that sealed the 6-2 victory and gave the university its sixth 
national championship; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the 2005 Longhorns baseball team 
include Adrian Alaniz, Calvin Beamon, Drew Bishop, Randy Boone, 
Preston Clark, Buck Cody, J. Brent Cox, Will Crouch, Brent Dawson, 
Zach Gallenkamp, Todd Gilfillan, Bryan Herrera, Robby Hudson, 
Thomas Incaviglia, Seth Johnston, Carson Kainer, Kenn Kasparek, 
Pack Landfair, David Maroul, Kyle McCulloch, Nick Peoples, Dooley 
Prince, Andy Reese, Clayton Stewart, Jordon Street, Juston Street, 
Drew Stubbs, Taylor Teagarden, Clay Van Hook, and Chance Wheeless; 
and
	WHEREAS, These exceptional student-athletes benefited 
tremendously from the knowledge and direction of head coach Augie 
Garrido, the holder of five national titles; he schooled his young 
charges in the finer points of the game while instilling in them the 
values of hard work, dedication, and good sportsmanship, and Coach 
Garrido was ably supported in his efforts by assistant coaches 
Tommy Harmon, Tom Holliday, and Greg Swindell; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating the perseverance of true champions, 
the Texas Longhorns have achieved the pinnacle of success on the 
baseball diamond, and the memory of this remarkable season will 
undoubtedly remain with the players, coaches, and fans for many 
years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby congratulate The University of Texas 
Longhorns baseball team on winning the 2005 NCAA College World 
Series Championship and extend to its players and coaches best 
wishes for success in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.