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                                                                  H.R. No. 1724



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Highland Park High School girls swimming team 
made a big splash in Texas high school sports by winning its fifth 
straight Class 4A state championship, tying a state record and 
adding to the school's reputation as a true powerhouse in the sport; 
and
	WHEREAS, After battling through a tough championship meet, 
the Scots finished with 227 points to outlast rival Klein Oak; this 
outstanding achievement was the result of a total commitment to 
excellence by team members Brittany Sacco, Leslie Clampitt, 
Meredith Higgins, Alexandra Jennings, Jessica Shaw, and Alex Weber; 
and
	WHEREAS, Head Coach Chris Girard, ably assisted by Kathleen 
Rayborn, schooled these talented athletes in the finer points of 
good swimming technique, while instilling in them the values of 
dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is a tremendous 
achievement, and the memory of this significant accomplishment will 
remain with the team members for years to come; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the coaches and members of the 
Highland Park High School girls swimming team on winning their 
fifth straight Class 4A state championship and extend to them 
sincere best wishes for continued 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.

                                                                          Branch

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1724 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House