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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the boys' soccer team at University |
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High School in Waco are undeniably true champions both on and off |
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the playing field; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 20, 2013, the Trojans captured the |
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University Interscholastic League 4A state title in a 1-0 triumph |
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over Del Valle High School of El Paso, capping an exceptional season |
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in which they compiled a perfect record of 33 wins and zero losses |
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and ties; to celebrate the championship, fans honored the players |
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with a parade through South Waco, and the team was recognized by the |
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McLennan County Commissioners Court; and |
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WHEREAS, The team members have also earned the high regard of |
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their fellow citizens through their many service projects; the |
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players have assisted Meals on Wheels, participated in Toys for |
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Tots drives, and volunteered for Keep Waco Beautiful and the |
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Make-a-Wish Foundation; following the disastrous explosion in West |
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on April 17, the Trojans showed their support for that community by |
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dedicating their championship to their counterparts at West High |
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School and wearing T-shirts saluting the West students; and |
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WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Mike Chapman, the University |
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High School Trojans have proven themselves to be the top 4A soccer |
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team in Texas, while also distinguishing themselves through their |
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commitment to helping others, and their accomplishments are widely |
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admired by residents of the Waco area; 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 members of the University High |
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School boys' soccer team on winning the 2013 UIL 4A state |
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championship and commend them for their noteworthy contributions to |
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the community; 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. |
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Anderson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2867 was adopted by the House on May |
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26, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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