SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130

	WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Austin women's track 
and field team captured its fourth National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship thanks to 
several superior individual performances and a total team 
effort; and
	WHEREAS, Led by Head Coach Bev Kearney, who has now won 
five national championships at Texas, the Longhorns came from 
behind on the final day of the meet, scoring 55 points to claim 
the coveted national title; and
	WHEREAS, The seven team members competing in this year's 
championship meet were Michelle Carter, Jerrika Chapple, 
Marshevet Hooker, Sheretta Jones, LaTashia Kerr, Melaine Walker, 
and Ashlee Williams; and
	WHEREAS, The memory of this significant accomplishment 
will long remain with these talented student athletes and their 
dedicated coaching staff, and the team is most worthy of special 
legislative recognition for its superior efforts; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate
Coach Bev Kearney and the members of The University of Texas at Austin
women's track and field team for winning the 2005 National 
Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field 
Championship and extend best wishes to the many individuals who 
contributed to this achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate