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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 baseball team from Socorro High School in El |
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Paso claimed the District 1-5A title and advanced to the regional |
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finals in the University Interscholastic League state playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bulldogs' success in 2009 continues the school's |
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tradition of excellence on the diamond; this was the seventh |
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consecutive year that the team was district champ, and in their |
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march through the playoffs, they retained the bi-district, area, |
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regional quarterfinal, and regional semifinal titles that they have |
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held since 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Finishing with a record of 31 wins and just 4 losses, |
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Socorro won the respect of its competitors and saw seven of its |
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players receive all-district honors; Cory Falvey was the district's |
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overall Most Valuable Player, while Aaron Olivas was defensive MVP |
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and Tavi Amparan was offensive MVP; in addition, George Stoltz was |
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first team designated hitter, Chuy Diaz was first team outfielder, |
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Chris Guzman was second team pitcher, and Marcus Molina was second |
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team outfielder; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bulldogs also received valuable contributions |
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from the other members of the roster: Oscar Sandate, Ivan Sigala, |
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Josh Rodriguez, Angel Soria, Mando Muniz, Luis Yanez, Eric Herrera, |
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Roger Favela, Jessiray Navarrette, Sergio Mendoza, Bobby Mares, and |
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Rene Rodriguez; and |
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WHEREAS, These talented athletes were guided by head coach |
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Chris Forbes and assistant coaches Joe Alvarez, Adrian Garcia, |
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Federico Contreras, and Herbert Reyes, whose expertise and |
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inspiration were key to the team's triumphs; and |
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WHEREAS, With the enthusiastic support of their many fans, |
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the Socorro High School players and coaches combined for a |
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memorable season, and their spirited performances on the ball field |
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were a source of great pride to their school; 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 2009 Socorro High School |
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baseball team on its outstanding accomplishments and extend to the |
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athletes and coaching staff sincere best wishes for continued |
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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. |
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Quintanilla |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3144 was adopted by the House on June |
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1, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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