H.R. No. 2210

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The lacrosse team of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas won the 2007 Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship, which represents the team's fourth consecutive conference title under head coach Hayward Lee and assistant coach Byron Lawson; and

WHEREAS, The Lions advanced to the 2007 Texas High School Lacrosse League Division I State Championship final before falling to Episcopal School of Dallas in a hard-fought title match on May 6, 2007, and finished the season with an impressive record of 20 wins and just four losses; and

WHEREAS, Several players received recognition at season's end, including Heath Townsend, who was named the state tournament's Most Valuable Defensive Player, and George Lauinger, who was selected as an All-American; these two outstanding players were also named to the All-Conference team, joining teammates Spencer Branch, Hollis Meyer, and James Blair on the squad; and

WHEREAS, With its conference championship and excellent showing in the state tournament, the St. Mark's lacrosse team has proven to be one of the top high school lacrosse teams in the state, and it is a pleasure to honor the many individuals who have contributed to the Lions' success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the lacrosse team of St. Mark's School of Texas and extend best wishes to the Lions for continued achievement; 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. 2210 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House