H.R. No. 1073
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Reaching the pinnacle of success in its sport, the
girls' basketball team from Midway High School in Waco won the 2009
University Interscholastic League 4A state championship with a
50-27 victory over Mansfield Timberview High School on March 7,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Capping off a stellar season in which they finished
with a record of 35 wins and just 4 losses, the Pantherettes
dominated their top-ranked opponent with a stalwart defensive
effort; Cokie Reed led the Midway attack, tallying 17 points, 11
rebounds, 6 blocked shots, and 3 assists in a performance that
earned her the championship game most valuable player award; the
2009 state title is the seventh in Midway school history and the
first since 1994; and
WHEREAS, Valuable contributions were made throughout the
course of the season by each member of the Midway squad; in addition
to Ms. Reed, the roster includes Kemitria Ward, Jessica Zwernemann,
Abbey George, Makenzie Robertson, Dana Neeper, Octavia Perry,
Delisa Gross, Krissica Harper, Toi Gober, Crystal Patterson, Dianna
Jones, and Kaylin Shillinglaw; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by the team motto, "All in," the
Pantherettes were ably guided by head coach Teri Morrison and
received additional support from assistant coach Todd Monsey,
freshman coach Shatina Lewis, and manager Tyler Zehler; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and dedication, and the
student-athletes of the Midway High School girls' basketball team
will forever treasure the memory of this exceptional
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Midway High School
Pantherettes on winning the UIL 4A state basketball championship
and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1073 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House