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                                                                  H.R. No. 152



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The tennis team of Highland Park High School in 
Dallas took home its third consecutive University Interscholastic 
League Class 4A State Championship for team tennis on November 5, 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, The Highland Park team capped a brilliant season by 
overcoming a strong group of players from New Braunfels High School 
in the final match, winning 10-3; and
	WHEREAS, The 2005 team carried forward a proud tennis 
tradition at Highland Park, which is garnering a reputation as a 
powerhouse in the sport; the school's on-court excellence has 
resulted in 70 consecutive victories in team dual matches over the 
past three years, while its senior class dual match record for the 
past four seasons now stands at 91 wins and just one loss; and
	WHEREAS, In compiling their remarkable string of wins and 
capturing the 2005 state title, the Scots called on the skills of 
each member of their team; the girls' roster is made up of Paige 
Bethmann, Laurie Davis, Meredith Hightower, Natalie Leitch, Kellye 
McDade, Katelyn McKenzie, Jennifer Meacham, Taylor Schreimann, 
Anna Stainback, Morgan Staub, Lauren Toledo, and Jacqueline Wasem; 
the boys' lineup consists of Robert Bruner, Alexander de Chatellus, 
Charlie Dunn, Ryan Frater, Henry Levin, Matt Mosca, Eric Olson, 
Casey Powers, Eric Riepen, Max Schellenberg, Max Stevens, Tyler 
Tarnasky, and Owen Wilson; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished team is guided by head coach Dan 
Holden and assistant head coach Tylir Jimenez, who have provided a 
solid grounding in tennis fundamentals while schooling the players 
in the determination and composure needed to win; and
	WHEREAS, In securing the state championship, the Scots 
demonstrated a dazzling combination of talent, tenacity, and 
teamwork, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize the 
accomplishments of this dedicated group of young athletes; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Highland 
Park High School tennis team for winning the UIL Class 4A State 
Championship for team tennis and extend to them sincere 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.

                                                                          Branch

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 152 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House