H.R. No. 3144
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a season-long demonstration of teamwork and
determination, the baseball team from Socorro High School in El
Paso claimed the District 1-5A title and advanced to the regional
finals in the University Interscholastic League state playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The Bulldogs' success in 2009 continues the school's
tradition of excellence on the diamond; this was the seventh
consecutive year that the team was district champ, and in their
march through the playoffs, they retained the bi-district, area,
regional quarterfinal, and regional semifinal titles that they have
held since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Finishing with a record of 31 wins and just 4 losses,
Socorro won the respect of its competitors and saw seven of its
players receive all-district honors; Cory Falvey was the district's
overall Most Valuable Player, while Aaron Olivas was defensive MVP
and Tavi Amparan was offensive MVP; in addition, George Stoltz was
first team designated hitter, Chuy Diaz was first team outfielder,
Chris Guzman was second team pitcher, and Marcus Molina was second
team outfielder; and
WHEREAS, The Bulldogs also received valuable contributions
from the other members of the roster: Oscar Sandate, Ivan Sigala,
Josh Rodriguez, Angel Soria, Mando Muniz, Luis Yanez, Eric Herrera,
Roger Favela, Jessiray Navarrette, Sergio Mendoza, Bobby Mares, and
Rene Rodriguez; and
WHEREAS, These talented athletes were guided by head coach
Chris Forbes and assistant coaches Joe Alvarez, Adrian Garcia,
Federico Contreras, and Herbert Reyes, whose expertise and
inspiration were key to the team's triumphs; and
WHEREAS, With the enthusiastic support of their many fans,
the Socorro High School 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 Socorro High School
baseball 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.
Quintanilla
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3144 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House