H.R. No. 3056
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a season-long demonstration of teamwork and
determination, the softball team from Tuloso Midway High School in
Corpus Christi claimed district, bi-district, and area titles and
advanced to the regional quarterfinal round of the University
Interscholastic League 4A playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Cherokees claimed the 31-4A championship by
winning each of their 11 conference games, and they closed out the
regular season with a 10-game winning streak in which they gave up a
total of just three runs and held the majority of their opponents
scoreless; and
WHEREAS, In the playoffs, Tuloso Midway bested Mission
Veterans Memorial High School and then topped Port Lavaca Calhoun
in a three-game series to earn a spot in the regional quarterfinals;
there, the squad fell to Medina Valley in a hard-fought 1-0 game to
close out the season with an overall record of 22 wins and 5 losses;
and
WHEREAS, Relying on a true team effort during the 2009
campaign, the Cherokees received vital contributions from each
member of the roster: Emily Brittain, Melissa Cantu, Jessica Cantu,
Jordan Castillo, Liz Cerny, Kelsey Coburn, Valerie Colunga,
Christina Deleon, Courtney Evans, Ashley Galvan, Jessica Garcia,
Amy Gonzalez, Megan Munis, Danielle Riley, Lauren Schwirtlich,
Kirsten Schwirtlich, Ashley Valdez, Christina Villalon, and Tasha
Zamora; and
WHEREAS, These skilled athletes were guided by head coach Joe
Green and assistant coaches Sally Lozano and Alvaro Villalon, whose
expertise and inspiration were key to the team's triumphs; and
WHEREAS, With the enthusiastic support of their many fans,
the Tuloso Midway players and coaches combined for a memorable
season, and their spirited performances on the ball field were a
source of great pride to their school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2009 Tuloso Midway High School
softball team on its outstanding accomplishments and extend to the
athletes and coaching 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.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3056 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House