SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Tomball High School Cougars baseball team, which recently won the 2013 Class 4A state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Cougars were successful in their first trip to the state baseball tournament and secured the school's first state championship in any sport by defeating Moody High School from Corpus Christi by a score of 6-1; and

WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have demonstrated talent and perseverance over the course of the year, beginning the season with a 22-game winning streak and finishing with a record of 35-4; team members can all take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Doug Rush, the Cougars have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Tomball High School and the people of Tomball are proud of the Cougars for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Tomball High School Cougars baseball team on its successful season and extend congratulations to team members on winning the Class 4A state championship title; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 24, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate