H.R. No. 344



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Lady Cats softball team from Big Sandy High 
School in Dallardsville completed an outstanding season with its 
second-place win in the 2005 UIL State Softball Championship held 
at Red and Charline McCombs Field at The University of Texas at 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, After charging through a 21-14 season, the Lady Cats 
claimed the silver medal in the state finals, capping an exciting 
season that cemented the team's reputation for overall excellence; 
and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to this total team effort were the 
following skilled players:  Summer Hendrix, Heather Hendrix, 
Chelsea Barnard, Casey Barrett, Lisa McEntyre, Katie Moseley, 
Taylor Sutton, Kim Crain, Colby Russo, Susan Wallace, Stacey 
Langley, Courtney Stafford, Savannah Crutcher, Lindsay Fairbanks, 
and Cassie Battise; and
	WHEREAS, Coaches Cindy Graham and Kenneth Graham schooled 
their young charges in the finer points of the game, while 
instilling in them the values of hard work, dedication, and good 
sportsmanship, and statistician Francie Moseley also contributed 
her time in behalf of the team this year; and
	WHEREAS, The Lady Cats are a source of tremendous pride to 
their school, family, and supporters in the community, and the 
memory of the team's award-winning season will undoubtedly remain 
with these talented athletes and their fans for years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Lady Cats 
softball team of Big Sandy High School on winning a silver medal at 
the 2005 UIL State Softball Championship and extend to the 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 and its coaches as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Otto

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 344 was adopted by the House on July 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House