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By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 741


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sul Ross State University athletes Emerald Setzler and Lyndi Cypher are most deserving of commendation for their achievements on the volleyball court; and WHEREAS, In 2004, this talented duo helped the Sul Ross Lady Lobos advance to the semifinals of the American Southwest Conference tournament and post a 21-12 overall record; and WHEREAS, Ms. Setzler, a senior history major who received a scholar-athlete award at SRSU's 2006 athletic banquet and was named an athlete of the year, contributed greatly to the team's winning campaigns over the last three seasons; she finished her senior year on a high note, tallying 146 kills, 330 digs, and a team-high 41 service aces; and WHEREAS, A sophomore kinesiology major, Ms. Cypher is a proven defensive specialist who recorded 284 digs in her second season, and she will undoubtedly provide leadership and experience to the Lady Lobos squad through two more years of eligibility; and WHEREAS, These former Monahans High School volleyball teammates continue to excel at the collegiate level, and it is a pleasure to recognize their athletic accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Emerald Setzler and Lyndi Cypher on their stellar performances as members of the Sul Ross State University volleyball team and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Setzler and Ms. Cypher as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.