79R8899 MW-D

By:  Taylor                                                       H.R. No. 819



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Friendswood High School Lady Mustangs 
basketball team has achieved another winning season, an 
accomplishment owed in no small part to their primary source of 
inspiration, Neal McClaugherty; and
	WHEREAS, After charging through the regular season, the Lady 
Mustangs demonstrated the skill and physical stamina necessary to 
win the District 23-4A title for the eighth consecutive year; ably 
led by head coach Dena Russo, the members of this championship team 
include Chelsea Edwards, Tina Brown, Holli Jo Wood, Jenna Cline, 
Adrianne Meengs, Ana Viscariello, Molly Black, Kacey Grisham, Katie 
Fenn, Alex Davenport, and Shaina Berry; the team was also supported 
by managers Paige Ellsworth, Kimberley Williamson, and Neal 
McClaugherty; and
	WHEREAS, Team manager Neal McClaugherty, who has cerebral 
palsy and is a quadriplegic, has provided special support and 
motivation to the team; since starting high school, Mr. 
McClaugherty has not missed a single district game; in addition, he 
has given a boost to his teammates with his rendition of the 
National Anthem as well as his notable half-time demonstration of 
shooting a basketball; and
	WHEREAS, The members, managers, and coach of the Friendswood 
High School girls' basketball team are a source of tremendous pride 
to the faculty and students at the school and to their supporters in 
the community, and they are most deserving of praise for their 
significant achievements on and off the basketball court; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Coach Dena Russo and the Friendswood 
High School Lady Mustangs on their outstanding season and recognize 
the extraordinary contributions of team manager Neal McClaugherty; 
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.