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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In a display of skill and teamwork, the Corpus |
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Christi Independent School District All-Stars made an outstanding |
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showing at the Special Olympics Area 20 Basketball Competition held |
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on February 25 and 26, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Playing at Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, the |
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three teams from Corpus Christi ISD all brought home medals, |
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finishing third or better in their respective divisions; and |
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WHEREAS, As the winner of its division, the Blue Team was |
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awarded the gold medal; the members of the roster include Mary |
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Howard, who served as captain, Zak Wheeler, Joshua Placker, Jammie |
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Cox, Beau Roberts, Julian Clark, Selena Segovia, and Jeremy Franco; |
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the squad is coached by Patti Engleking, Lori Perez, and Joseph |
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Sanchez; and |
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WHEREAS, The Purple Team was runner-up against its opponents |
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and came away with a silver medal; coached by Harry Pearreal, Laine |
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Meyers, and Julio Martinez, the team is made up of captain Monique |
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Capetillo, Daniel Forsythe, Tony Harris, Brandon Rodriguez, George |
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Torres, Chris Sayles, Randy Garcia, Mark Gonzalez, and Ken Webster; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In their division, the members of the Red Team |
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claimed the bronze medal after battling to a third-place finish; |
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this determined group of players includes captain E. J. Arias, |
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Orlando Barrientes, Jessica Jimenez, Cory Seale, Krystal Garcia, |
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C. J. Galvan, Lizzy Wheeler, and Morgan Butler, with Belinda |
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Canales, Diana Garza, and Angel Acosta serving as coaches; and |
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WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi ISD All-Stars played hard and had |
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fun at the San Antonio tournament, and these young athletes may take |
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justifiable pride in their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Corpus Christi |
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ISD All-Stars for their success at the Special Olympics Area 20 |
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Basketball Competition and extend to the players and coaches |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |
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Torres |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1731 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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