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By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 152







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The East Texas Sluggers are the pride of Texas 

fast-pitch softball, having won the 18-under United States 

Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) state championship in 

Rowlett; and

	WHEREAS, Charging through the tournament undefeated in five 

games, the Sluggers allowed only three runs and notched two 

shutouts; they defeated Last Chance in the championship game, 

capturing the coveted state crown and earning a ticket to the USSSA 

National Championship Series in Kansas City; and

	WHEREAS, This outstanding fast-pitch team includes Bailey 

Edwards, Haley Nix, Brittany Strickland, McCall Kenney, Ashley 

Nugent, Miranda Campbell, Micah Knox, Jill Kasitati, Courtney 

McFarlin, Katy Shurbert, and Cassi Wood; these exceptional athletes 

were schooled in the finer points of the game by coaches Bob Kenney 

and Tim Campbell, who instilled in their charges the values of hard 

work, dedication, and good sportsmanship; and

	WHEREAS, Demonstrating the athleticism, talent, and 

commitment to excellence of true champions, the East Texas Sluggers 

are a source of tremendous pride to their families and supporters, 

and the memory of this remarkable achievement will surely remain 

with the players and their fans for many years to come; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the East Texas 

Sluggers on winning the USSSA state championship title and extend 

to the players and coaches best wishes for continued success; 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.