H.R. No. 296
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Troy High School volleyball team enjoyed notable
  success during the 2018 season, which culminated with the
  Trojanettes' first appearance in the University Interscholastic
  League state tournament; and
         WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Rachel Melancon,
  Troy excelled in the playoffs, defeating Groesbeck, Scurry-Rosser,
  West, Nacogdoches Central Heights, and Maypearl High Schools to
  become one of the final four teams in the 3A playoffs; though the
  Trojanettes saw their season come to an end with a hard-fought loss
  to Callisburg in the semifinals on November 15, the team set a new
  standard of achievement for the school's volleyball program; and
         WHEREAS, The 2018 campaign was especially poignant for Coach
  Melancon, who demonstrated perseverance in the face of devastating
  grief following the tragic loss of her two-year-old daughter,
  Sutton Nicole, in March 2016; the memory of this precious little
  girl, who frequently attended the Troy volleyball practices and
  games, served as an inspiration for the Trojanette players, each of
  whom wrote the mantra "Play for Sutton" on their shoes; and
         WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of the Troy
  High School volleyball team have realized an exceptional
  accomplishment by advancing to the state tournament for the first
  time in school history, and in so doing, they have become a source
  of great pride for their fellow students and their many supporters
  in the community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Troy High School volleyball
  team on competing in the 2018 UIL state tournament and extend to
  Coach Melancon and all those associated with the team sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Trojanettes as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Shine
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 296 was adopted by the House on March
  13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House