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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In an outstanding display of skill and |
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determination, the Lady Lions volleyball team of Grace Preparatory |
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Academy in Arlington captured the Texas Association of Private and |
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Parochial Schools 4A state championship on November 3, 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, Grace Prep reached the title match after besting one |
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of the tournament favorites, Prince of Peace Christian School of |
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Carrollton, in the semifinal round; that set the stage for the Lady |
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Lions to play the team from St. Joseph High School in Victoria for |
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the championship; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lady Lions took the first two games of the match |
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before narrowly dropping the third, but they rallied for a 25-17 win |
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in the next set to secure the 4A crown; the victory capped a |
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thrilling postseason during which Grace Prep lost only two games |
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and displayed the teamwork emblematic of their motto, "one family"; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Senior Taylor Wright was named to the All-Tournament |
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Team along with juniors Brooke Manley and McLayne Craig and |
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sophomore Hanna Hester; vital contributions were also made |
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throughout the season by the other members of the Grace Prep roster, |
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and the team benefited from the superb coaching of Sandy Kelm; and |
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WHEREAS, The state tournament triumph is a testament to the |
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skill and hard work of the Lady Lions volleyball players, and these |
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exceptional athletes are a source of tremendous pride to their |
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school and to their many community supporters; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Grace Preparatory Academy |
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volleyball team on winning the Texas Association of Private and |
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Parochial Schools 4A state championship and extend to the team's |
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players, coaches, and 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 Lady Lions as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |