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79R12418 JHS-D

By:  Farabee                                                      H.R. No. 1286


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Heather Schreiber has completed a stellar athletic career at The University of Texas at Austin, and her achievements as a member of the Longhorns women's basketball team have earned her a place among the school's most esteemed athletes; and WHEREAS, Ms. Schreiber contributed 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Longhorns during her senior season, ranking third and second, respectively, among her teammates; she also led the 'Horns in free-throw percentage and was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team; and WHEREAS, A National Player of the Year candidate during her junior and senior seasons, this crafty left-hander excelled in the low post throughout her career, relying on her deft shooting touch, superior athleticism, and unrelenting drive and determination to succeed on the hardwood; and WHEREAS, Ms. Schreiber leaves UT ranked 17th all-time in scoring, with 1,391 points, second in career three-point percentage, and third in three-pointers made and in free-throw percentage; she is a recipient of the UT Women's Athletics Jody Conradt Endowed Presidential Scholarship and the Mary Camille "Kamie" Ethridge Endowed Presidential Scholarship; and WHEREAS, A former standout player at small-school powerhouse Windthorst High School, Ms. Schreiber was the number-one rated girls' basketball player in Texas and a top-35 national recruit; her collegiate career has been filled with many high points, as well as numerous awards and accolades, and her contributions to the success of the UT women's basketball program will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Heather Schreiber on her outstanding career as a student-athlete at The University of Texas at Austin and extend best wishes to her for happiness and fulfillment in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Schreiber as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.