H.R. No. 186



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Fort Worth's Dunbar High School girls' basketball 
team reached the semifinals of the 2005-2006 UIL Class 4A state 
championships in Austin, and the team's achievements are indeed 
worthy of recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Led by head coach Andrea Robinson, the Wildcats 
claimed the District 8-4A championship with a perfect 14-0 record; 
the team also captured the Region 1 championship and finished the 
season with the best overall record in the state, 37-2; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Robinson received strong support from 
assistant coaches Meka Gailliard and Nicole Collins, both of whom 
were instrumental in keeping the team focused and motivated 
throughout the long season; statistician Cornelius Smith also 
played a key role in the team's accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Brooklyn Pope, Lashandra Hill, 
Roni Withers, Kristien Gray, Jessica Copeland, Victoria Davis, 
Maureen Slider, Tiesha Martin, Jerin Smith, Ashley McCuin, Latisha 
Clark, and Shaniquia Bibbs; and
	WHEREAS, The trials and triumphs of the Wildcats' impressive 
season will surely benefit these talented young athletes in the 
pursuit of future goals, and it is a pleasure to commend them for 
their exemplary efforts at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Coach Andrea 
Robinson, her players, and the many individuals who contributed to 
the team's 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.

                                                                          Veasey

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 186 was adopted by the House on May 4, 
2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House