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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Jasper High School girls' soccer team enjoyed an |
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outstanding 2015 season, advancing all the way to the University |
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Interscholastic League 4A semifinals; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lady Dawgs completed a perfect regular season of |
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21 victories and no defeats, and they carried that momentum into the |
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postseason, where they reeled off four consecutive shutouts over |
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China Springs, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Hampshire-Fannett, and |
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Columbia High Schools before winning a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over |
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Hardin-Jefferson to reach the state tournament; and |
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WHEREAS, Matching up against Princeton High School in the |
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semifinals on April 15 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Jasper |
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put forth a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short by a score of |
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4-3 to conclude its season with a record of 26-1; and |
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WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Gabriela Carter and |
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assistant coach Stephen McCullough, the Lady Dawgs received |
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valuable contributions throughout the season from each member of |
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the roster: Julie Carter, Caitlyn Warren, Pamela McFarland, Jordan |
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Luther, Yvette Carter, Salma Segovia, Alivia Richardson, Ana |
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Barajas, Macy Kendrick, Natalia Zavala, Emmalee Carter, Claire |
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Walker, Monse Vilchis, Marissa Durand, Shay Cochran, Kylee Dominy, |
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Ezra Lovett, Kaitlin Campos, Alex Richardson, and Walker-Ann |
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Wilson; and |
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WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering |
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commitment to excellence, the Jasper Lady Dawgs earned a place |
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among the top teams in Texas, and these dedicated competitors are a |
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source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many |
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supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Jasper High School girls' |
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soccer team on reaching the UIL 4A semifinals and extend to the |
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team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for |
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continued 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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White of Tyler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2214 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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