H.C.R. No. 22 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Baylor University baseball team completed a 
sensational 2005 season, reaching the College World Series for the 
first time since 1978; and
	WHEREAS, The Bears punched their ticket to Omaha, Nebraska, 
by defeating a talented Clemson team by a score of 6-1 in Super 
Regional competition; seeded fourth nationally, Baylor came up 
short in the tournament despite overcoming a 7-0 deficit to oust 
top-seeded Tulane 8-7 in one of the most thrilling games in College 
World Series history; and
	WHEREAS, These dedicated student-athletes demonstrated a 
never-say-die attitude throughout the long and difficult season; 
the team finished the season with an impressive 46-24 record, 
including a 19-8 mark in Big 12 conference play; notably, the Bears 
dominated rival Texas during the regular season, sweeping four 
games from the Longhorns and matching the record for the most 
single-season wins against Texas in school history; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Steve Smith provided motivation and 
encouragement for his young players on and off the diamond, 
emphasizing the importance of teamwork, fundamentals, and 
sportsmanship, and his skillful coaching and team management helped 
propel the Bears to prominence among college baseball's elite 
teams; he was ably supported by assistant coaches Steve Johnigan, 
Mitch Thompson, and Chris Berry; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the 2005 Baylor baseball team include Wes 
Benefield, Drew Bias, Reid Brees, Tyler Bullock, Nick Cassavechia, 
Zach Dillon, Brad Ferguson, Josh Ford, Seth Fortenberry, Kerr 
Foster, Frank Fuda, Chase Gerdes, Michael Griffin, Cody Hall, Drew 
Jeffcoat, Ryan LaMotta, Randall Linebaugh, Jeff Mandel, Gabe 
Marchant, David Mark, Xerxes Martin, Mark McCormick, Paul Miles, 
Mike Pankratz, Andy Pape, Kyle Reynolds, Jake Rippee, Kevin Russo, 
Kevin Sevigny, Trey Taylor, Jason Thompson, Cory VanAllen, Sean 
Walker, Paul Witt, and Abe Woody; and
	WHEREAS, Athletic success at the college level requires 
talent, discipline, and desire, and the Baylor baseball team 
demonstrated these qualities and more during the 2005 season; the 
Bears are a source of great pride to the school's devoted fans and 
they are most worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby commend the Baylor Bears baseball team 
on an outstanding season and extend best wishes to Coach Steve Smith 
and his players and staff for continued success and good fortune; 
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.

                                                                          Dunnam




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 22 was adopted by the House on July 
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 22 was adopted by the Senate on July 
8, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor