Texas Senate Bill SR781

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Congratulating the Texas Woman's University gymnastics team on winning the 2017 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships.

Impact

The resolution acknowledges the specific contributions of individual gymnasts, who set or matched their personal best scores, contributing to the team's overall success. Notably, Mallory Moredock and Schyler Jones achieved second and fourth places, respectively, in the vault, while Alyssa Kelly excelled in the balance beam. This resolution not only celebrates the athletic prowess of the team members but also reinforces the university's legacy of excellence in gymnastics competitions.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 781 expresses congratulations to the Texas Woman's University gymnastics team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2017 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships. The event took place from April 7 to 9 in Seattle, Washington, where the team displayed remarkable skill and determination throughout the competition. After finishing second in the semifinal round, the Pioneers advanced to the finals and secured a thrilling victory, clinching the national title with a tremendous performance in the vault during the final rotation.

Contention

While this resolution serves purely as a congratulatory gesture rather than a piece of legislation that alters state laws, it reflects the broader recognition of collegiate athletes and their contributions to their institutions. There were no notable points of contention surrounding the resolution itself, as resolutions of this nature typically garner widespread support and agreement among legislative members.