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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 386
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the La Vega High School girls' basketball team, which |
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won the 2022-2023 University Interscholastic League 4A state |
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championship on March 4; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lady Pirates were victorious in their contest |
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with the Sunnyvale Lady Raiders at the state finals at the |
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Alamodome in San Antonio, where they secured the state title; and |
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WHEREAS, Team members have developed their tremendous |
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talent and capacity for perseverance throughout the school year, |
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and they may take great pride in their outstanding performance at |
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the state championship and in their impressive record throughout |
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their regular season and into the playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, Their mental fortitude and steadfast commitment |
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to training strengthened the Lady Pirates and prepared them to |
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win the state basketball championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of |
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head coach Marcus Willis Sr. and assistant coaches Sherry Salter, |
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James Brown, Michael Mitchell, LaNita Keys, Victoria Kuykendall, |
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and Lisa Edney and with the assistance of the team's managers and |
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trainers, the Lady Pirates have developed exceptional teamwork |
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and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, La Vega High School, the La Vega Independent |
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School District, and the Cities of Bellmead and Waco are |
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justifiably proud of the Lady Pirates for their hard work, their |
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athleticism, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the La Vega Lady Pirates on their |
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successful season and extend congratulations to the team's |
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players, coaches, and staff on winning the 2022-2023 University |
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Interscholastic League 4A state basketball championship; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 5, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |