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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Lubbock Christian University women's basketball |
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team, which won the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association |
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Division II national championship; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lady Chaps won their second consecutive national |
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championship and their third championship title in the last six |
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years by defeating Drury University with a score of 69-59; and |
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WHEREAS, These student athletes demonstrated great talent |
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and perseverance over the course of a year in which the unique |
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challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on teams across |
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the country; the Lady Chaps can take great pride in their |
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undefeated, 23-0 season; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership of head coach Steve |
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Gomez, the Lady Chaps developed exceptional teamwork and |
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discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a national championship is a daunting task |
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that requires countless hours of hard work and an unwavering |
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commitment to excellence; Lubbock Christian University and the |
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people of the South Plains are proud of the Lady Chaps for their |
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determination, their impressive skills, and their fine |
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sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend the Lubbock Christian University women's basketball |
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team on its successful season and extend congratulations to the |
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Lady Chaps on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic |
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Association Division II national championship; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |