H.R. No. 519


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Plano West Senior High School Lady Wolves basketball team captured the state 5A championship with an impressive come-from-behind win over the Rockwall Yellowjackets on March 4, 2006, at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin; and WHEREAS, Guided by Coach Don Patterson, the Lady Wolves overcame an 18-13 halftime deficit and beat the Yellowjackets 54-47, thanks to the team's second-half dominance; Coach Patterson received strong support from assistant coaches Kristen Perry and Shera Starnes, who helped school the team in the importance of hardwood fundamentals and teamwork; and WHEREAS, Team members include championship game MVP Kathleen Nash, Becca Feagin, Micah Garoutte, Rachel Hester, Lindsey Hughes, Tawni Ichimura, Erika Kettler, Jenny Light, Katie Makanani, Alexis Morgan, Kristen Nash, Mary Rich, and Taylor Shead; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication in the pursuit of a singular goal, and the Lady Wolves will undoubtedly remember that moment in their lives for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Plano West Lady Wolves basketball team on winning the 2006 5A state championship and extend best wishes to Coach Don Patterson, his players and staff, and the many individuals who contributed to this noteworthy achievement; 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. Madden McCall ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 519 was adopted by the House on May 9, 2006, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House