H.R. No. 2775
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In just its fifth season of competition, the
softball team from The University of Texas at Tyler proved itself
one of the finest in the nation, earning a spot in the 2009 NCAA
Division III Softball College World Series; and
WHEREAS, Finishing the year with an overall record of 39 wins
and 10 losses, the Patriots claimed the American Southwest
Conference title and then continued their superb play in the
postseason; in the West Regional tournament, UT Tyler twice bested
No. 1-ranked Linfield College to become one of the eight teams to
compete in the World Series tournament in Montclair, New Jersey;
and
WHEREAS, This exceptional ball club received valuable
contributions from all the members of the roster and saw two of its
players, sophomore Whitney Wyly and senior Roo Richardson, become
the first postseason All-Americans from UT Tyler; the squad was
guided by head coach Mike Reed, with valuable input from assistant
coaches Keith Bell, Christy Shipley-Gipson, Colby Gipson, and Kate
Lightfield; and
WHEREAS, Through teamwork and determination, the Patriots
softball team has furthered UT Tyler's admirable tradition of
athletic excellence, and the players may reflect with tremendous
pride on a memorable year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the softball team from The
University of Texas at Tyler on its outstanding 2009 season and
extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and staff 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.
Berman
Merritt
Cook
Hughes
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2775 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House