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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Richardson High School Lady Eagles volleyball |
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players have been recognized by the Side-Out Foundation for their |
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outstanding efforts in the fight against breast cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2004, the Side-Out Foundation is a |
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nonprofit support and advocacy organization that enlists |
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volleyball players and coaches in the campaign to raise funds for |
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breast cancer research, education, and patient services; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by varsity assistant coach Krissy Seaman, the |
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Lady Eagles collected more than $1,000 in donations, and their |
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achievement was acknowledged with a plaque from the Side-Out |
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Foundation; this is the second time that the Richardson volleyball |
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players have been so honored, and they have raised a total of $3,550 |
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to date; to further commemorate the team's hard work, Richardson |
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will become the first high school in the United States to be awarded |
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the foundation's "Dig Pink" banner for its gymnasium; and |
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WHEREAS, The exceptional commitment demonstrated by the Lady |
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Eagles in behalf of the Side-Out Foundation has provided valuable |
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support to a worthwhile cause, and they may reflect with pride on a |
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job well done; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Richardson High School |
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volleyball team on its success in raising funds to fight breast |
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cancer and on its recognition by the Side-Out Foundation and extend |
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to the team members and Coach Seaman sincere best wishes for the |
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future; 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. |