| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
|
|
WHEREAS, The softball team of Smithson Valley High School in |
|
|
Spring Branch reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2009 |
|
|
University Interscholastic League 5A state championship with a |
|
|
victory in the June 6 title game at Red McCombs Field in Austin; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, After advancing through the playoffs to reach the |
|
|
state tournament, the Rangers claimed the 5A crown in a pair of |
|
|
hard-fought games, winning both their semifinal game against Plano |
|
|
East High School and their championship matchup over Pearland High |
|
|
School by 1-0 scores; the team compiled an overall record of 30-5 |
|
|
and concluded the season with a thrilling string of 21 straight |
|
|
games without a defeat; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The 2009 championship continues Smithson Valley's |
|
|
tradition of excellence in softball competition; the Rangers have |
|
|
taken 12 consecutive district titles and have won 116 games in a row |
|
|
against district opponents, an astonishing run that extends all the |
|
|
way back to 2002; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Succeeding with a true team effort, Smithson Valley |
|
|
received essential contributions from each member of the roster: |
|
|
Paige Hamilton, Samantha Ohlenbusch, Katie Repole, Ashley Freeman, |
|
|
Maris Medina, Bailey Watts, Marina Northup, Cassie Tysarczyk, |
|
|
Kayla Booker, Michelle Sorenson, Katrina Massey, and Whitney |
|
|
Repole; these determined athletes were guided by head coach Wayne |
|
|
Daigle and assistant coaches Lisa Daigle and Ted Constanzo; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The 2009 Rangers put together an unforgettable |
|
|
season that distinguished them as one of the finest high school |
|
|
softball teams in the Lone Star State, and their triumph will be a |
|
|
continuing source of pride for the players and their many |
|
|
enthusiastic supporters for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
|
|
Legislature, 1st Called Session hereby recognize that the Smithson |
|
|
Valley High School softball team be congratulated on winning the |
|
|
2009 University Interscholastic League 5A state championship and |
|
|
that the athletes and coaches be extended sincere best wishes for |
|
|
continued achievement. |
|
|
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. |