81R19389 BGU-D

By: Eissler H.R. No. 1352

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Woodlands High School girls' swimming and diving team won the 2009 University Interscholastic League 5A state championship, handily defeating the competition at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center in Austin on February 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Following second place finishes the past two years at the state meet, the Lady Highlanders captured their first state team title since 2006 with a total of 238 points, 36 more than runner-up San Antonio Churchill High School; and

WHEREAS, Individually, Erin Foster took first place in the 500-meter freestyle, while also teaming with her sister, Mary Foster, Kelsey Amundsen, and Chelsey Eberwein for a state-record-setting first place finish in the 200-meter freestyle relay; Ms. Amundsen also distinguished herself with a silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle and a bronze in the 100-meter freestyle; and

WHEREAS, The Woodlands swimmers received expert guidance throughout the season from head coach Kent Kirchner, assistant coaches Jeff Spoon and Diane Picone, and diving coach Daniel Sautural; and

WHEREAS, By proving themselves the finest group of 5A swimmers in Texas, the Lady Highlanders have furthered their school's outstanding tradition of athletic excellence, and their accomplishment is a source of great pride to their Woodlands classmates as well as the team's many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate The Woodlands High School girls' swimming and diving team on winning the 2009 UIL 5A state championship and extend to the athletes, coaches, and staff 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.