SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 427

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Mexia High School Lady Cats, who won the 2013 Class 3A girls' basketball state title; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Cats were victorious in their recent appearance at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, defeating the Kennedale Wildcats by a score of 69-62; and

WHEREAS, In a thrilling matchup, the two teams were in fierce contention from the outset, alternating leads and keeping spectators on the edges of their seats; the game featured six tied scores and 12 lead changes; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the school year, the young athletes from both teams demonstrated great talent and perseverance, and they concluded the season in grand style, with a classic barnburner match; Lady Cat Na'Teshia Owens was named Most Valuable Player, scoring a total of 23 points; and

WHEREAS, This suspenseful game marked the first state championship for the Lady Cats; the citizens of Mexia are proud of the members of this outstanding team 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, hereby commend the Mexia Lady Cats on their successful season and congratulate them on winning the girls' Class 3A state basketball championship; and, be it further

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

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate