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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team, which |
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won the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III |
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national championship title; and |
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WHEREAS, The Cowgirls won the university's first Division III |
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national championship with a record of 24-0-1, outscoring their |
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opponents 113-6 over the course of the season; and |
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WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent |
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and perseverance through the year; they have with pride and |
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determination carried on the outstanding tradition of this |
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exemplary program, which has won eight consecutive conference |
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titles and owns a 132-game unbeaten streak in conference play; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of Coach |
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Marcus Wood, who was named Division III women's soccer coach of the |
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year, the Cowgirls have developed exceptional teamwork and |
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discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, Team members have exemplified the model of the |
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student-athlete throughout the year; four Cowgirls were named |
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Scholar All-Americans, and the team's cumulative grade point |
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average was better than 3.50; and |
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WHEREAS, The students, faculty, staff, and alumni of |
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Hardin-Simmons University are proud of the Cowgirls for their hard |
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work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls soccer team |
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on its exceptional season and extend congratulations to team |
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members and coaches on winning the National Collegiate Athletic |
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Association Division III national championship title; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |