81R6730 JKB-D
By: Laubenberg H.R. No. 334
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an outstanding display of skill and
determination, the Lady Leopards volleyball team from Lovejoy High
School in Lucas captured the University Interscholastic League 3A
state championship on November 22, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Their title-game victory came after three
hard-fought sets against the Lady Lions of Brownwood High School
and brought a triumphant end to a spectacular season in which the
team notched 40 wins and just 5 losses; Lovejoy's achievement was
all the more impressive given that there were no seniors on the
squad; moreover, the school is a relative newcomer to volleyball,
having competed at the varsity level for just two seasons; and
WHEREAS, Several Lovejoy players received individual
accolades for their exceptional play in 2008, with Natalie Puckett
being named to the all-area team and Andie Malloy, Lauren McDaniel,
Courtney Ray, Kate Turner, and Tyler Bradsher being selected for
the 13-3A all-district team; in addition, Ms. Puckett was named the
district most valuable player while Ms. Turner and Ms. Bradsher
were named defensive player of the year and setter of the year,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Leopards also received vital contributions
from the other members of the team: Becki Kendall, Addason Lamb,
Whitney Stevens, and Brennan Roehrig; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Ryan Mitchell provided the squad with
assured guidance throughout the regular season and the playoffs,
inspiring his players to realize the dream of a state title; his
efforts earned him the coach of the year honor from the Dallas
Morning News; he was ably supported by assistant coaches Kristin
Moss, Dena Goddard, and Jeff Kear, head athletic trainer Quentin
Oliphant, and athletic trainer Susan Smiley; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to teamwork, and the student athletes of the Lady
Leopards volleyball team may indeed reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lovejoy Lady Leopards
volleyball team on winning the UIL 3A state championship for 2008
and extend to them 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.