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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize the Poth High School Pirettes girls' basketball team for |
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winning the Class 2A University Interscholastic League state |
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championship title; and |
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WHEREAS, The Pirettes reached the ultimate level of success |
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in their fourth consecutive appearance at the state tournament, |
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defeating the number one ranked Winnsboro team 72-70 in the title |
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game; trailing by as many as 13 points in the second quarter, the |
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Pirettes fought back and forced two overtime periods before |
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emerging as champions; and |
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WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent |
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and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the season with |
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a 30-5 record, and team members can take justifiable pride in their |
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outstanding performance; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head |
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coach Peggy Hosek and the aid of assistant coaches Lark Harlos, Judy |
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Scheffler, and Patti Zenner, the Pirettes have developed |
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exceptional teamwork and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, All those associated with Poth High School and the |
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city of Poth are proud of the Pirettes for their hard work, their |
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impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Poth High School Pirettes basketball |
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team on its successful season and congratulate the team's players |
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and coaches on winning the Class 2A University Interscholastic |
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League state championship title; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |