80R17778 JH-D
 
  By: Branch H.R. No. 1992
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The girls' swimming and diving team of Highland Park
  High School in Dallas captured the University Interscholastic
  League Class 4A State Championship for 2006-2007; and
         WHEREAS, This achievement marks the seventh straight title
  for the team, which sets a new state record for the most consecutive
  swimming and diving championships in the history of Texas high
  school sports; and
         WHEREAS, The team's victory was aided by state titles in
  several events, including the 400-yard freestyle relay, in which
  Allison Arnold, Megan Arnold, Bolton Harris, and Alex Weber powered
  their way to victory; Allison Arnold was also crowned state
  champion in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle individual events;
  and
         WHEREAS, A team championship can be won only by a true group
  effort, and Highland Park also received an essential contribution
  from the other members of its talented team: Meredith Higgins,
  Delaney Rolfe, and Natalie Sacco; and
         WHEREAS, This impressive collection of raw swimming and
  diving talent was molded by the inspired leadership of coaches Jeff
  Olsen and Kathy Rayborn; and
         WHEREAS, In winning the state title, these aquatic athletes
  displayed both tremendous skill and admirable dedication, and their
  achievement will stand as yet another proud moment in the legacy of
  Highland Park sports excellence; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the girls' swimming and diving team
  of Highland Park High School on winning the UIL Class 4A State
  Championship for 2006-2007 and extend to its members 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 by the Texas
  House of Representatives.