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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 2016-2017 season, advancing all the way to the |
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University Interscholastic League 4A state semifinals held in |
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Georgetown on April 12, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, After reaching the state finals in 2016, the Lady |
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Bulldogs again distinguished themselves in the playoffs this year, |
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dispatching teams from Bridge City, China Spring, |
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Hamshire-Fannett, Freeport Brazosport, and Orange Little |
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Cypress-Mauriceville High Schools to qualify for the semifinals; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In that match, Jasper squared off against Boerne |
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High School; though they ultimately fell short by a final score of |
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2-1, the Lady Bulldogs turned in a valiant effort, and junior |
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forward Julie Carter and junior midfielder Ezra Lovett both earned |
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All-Tournament honors; and |
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WHEREAS, The squad from Jasper High excelled with a true team |
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effort throughout the season, also receiving valuable |
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contributions from the other members of the roster: Yvette Carter, |
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Kylee Dominy, Kaitlin Campos, Krystal Kraus, Caitlyn Warren, Jordan |
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Luther, Salma Segovia, Alivia Richardson, Claire Walker, Natalia |
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Zavala, Katri Kakko, and Gracie Stewart; these talented |
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student-athletes benefited from the able guidance of head coach |
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Gabriela Carter; and |
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WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering |
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commitment to excellence, the Jasper Lady Bulldogs earned a place |
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among the top soccer teams in Texas, and they are a source of |
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tremendous pride to their classmates and their many supporters in |
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the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Jasper High School girls' |
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soccer team on reaching the 2016-2017 UIL state semifinals and |
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extend to its 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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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1522 was adopted by the House on May |
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4, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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