SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 699

WHEREAS, The Sneaky Cleats Select Softball Club is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Based in Tyler, Sneaky Cleats was established in 2000 by Anthony and Gayla Springer as a six-and-under girls' T-ball team; the club later made the switch to fast-pitch softball, and today, it encompasses squads in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, Through its exemplary work as a faith-based organization, Sneaky Cleats has provided instruction to hundreds of young female athletes, helping participants learn the fundamentals of the sport in a safe and competitive environment while fostering such important values as integrity, confidence, and good sportsmanship; dedicated to giving back to the community, the club holds an annual picnic for players and alumni, and its service initiatives include Thanksgiving turkey dinner giveaways, stuffed animal donations to the Tyler Police Department, and winter jacket donation drives for area youth; moreover, the group gives generously to worthy causes in the community; and

WHEREAS, True to its mission, the Sneaky Cleats Select Softball Club has made a lasting and positive difference in the lives of countless young athletes, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the organization on this special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sneaky Cleats Select Softball Club and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Sneaky Cleats as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate