SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 429

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Georgetown High School Lady Eagles basketball team, which recently won the 2013 Class 4A state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles won the school's first championship in girls' basketball in more than 30 years by defeating Lincoln High School from Dallas by a score of 65-60 in a game that saw them capitalize on turnovers to overcome a fourth quarter deficit; and

WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the school year, ending the season with a record of 34-4; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of four-time Central Texas Coach of the Year Rhonda Farney, the Lady Eagles have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Georgetown High School and the people of Georgetown are proud of the Lady Eagles 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 Georgetown High School Lady Eagles on their successful season and extend congratulations to them on winning the Class 4A state basketball championship; 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.

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