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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In a season-long demonstration of teamwork and |
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determination, the 2009 Lyford High School softball team claimed |
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district, bidistrict, and area championships and advanced to the |
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regional semifinal round of the University Interscholastic League |
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playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lady Bulldogs turned in a solid performance |
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during the regular season to win the 32-3A district crown and |
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received a first-round bye in the postseason; they then matched up |
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with Pearsall High School and triumphed in a dramatic three-game |
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series to become area champs; a victory over the team from Ingleside |
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High School earned the Lyford players a spot in the regional |
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semifinals, where they ultimately fell to Sweeny High School; and |
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WHEREAS, Finishing with an overall record of 26 wins and 9 |
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losses, the Lady Bulldogs proved that they could compete with the |
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other top 3A teams in the Lone Star State, and they may look with |
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optimism toward next season, when all but two of this year's players |
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will return to once again pursue the state title; and |
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WHEREAS, Relying on a true team effort during the 2009 |
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campaign, Lyford received vital contributions from each member of |
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the roster: Michelle Romo, Alex Sauceda, Marissa Chavez, Lexi |
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Lopez, Nanette Salinas, Maria Lopez, Annie Garcia, Jackie Esparza, |
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Krystal Rodriguez, Renee Chavez, Jillian Flores, Rebecca Mendez, |
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Katrina Zamorano, Marlena Rivera, and Miranda Perez; and |
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WHEREAS, These skilled athletes were guided by head coach |
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Eloy Perez, who completed his first year at the helm of the Lady |
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Bulldogs in 2009; essential input was also provided by assistant |
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coaches Lyrissa Molina and Petey Garcia; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspired by their many ardent supporters, the Lyford |
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players and coaches combined for an exceptional season, and the |
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team's spirited performances on the ball field were a source of |
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great pride in the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Lyford High School Lady |
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Bulldogs softball team on its achievements during the 2009 season |
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and extend sincere best wishes to the players and coaches for |
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continued success; 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. |