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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 881
	WHEREAS, The 2005 Marcus High School girls' soccer team has 
completed an impressive season that featured outstanding 
coaching, remarkable teamwork, and many superlative individual 
efforts; and
	WHEREAS, The Lady Marauders, who compiled a 25-5-4 season 
record, charged through tough district and regional contests 
before dealing a notable 4-0 defeat to North Mesquite High School 
in the Class 5A state finals to claim the coveted crown;
Kelli Lunsford was named the championship game's most valuable 
player; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to the team accomplishments, the 
Marcus squad also produced a number of individual stars; the 
following students are members of the all-district first team:  
Kelli Lunsford, who was named district defensive Most Valuable 
Player, Alisha Ortiz, Kyra McDonough, Kayla Chambers, Katie Corbitt,
and Jamie Laughlin; second team all-district honors went to 
Brittany Cleveland, Lauren Huffman, Lauren Talbot, Kalie Atkinson,
Loren Marshall, Erin Dawson, Kat Bernick, and Lauren Straka; and 
earning honorable mention recognition were Debra Cummings and 
Ellie Lyon; and
	WHEREAS, Ably coached by Kevin Albury, team members 
developed an overwhelming offense and a smothering defense while 
also exhibiting good sportsmanship and superior athletic skill, 
and they achieved the pinnacle of success in Texas high school 
soccer; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Marcus High School 
girls' soccer team on winning the Class 5A state championship and 
extend to the players and coaches 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 from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                  Harris, Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate