SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 739
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Episcopal Day School Leopards United Football
Club, which recently celebrated an undefeated season as it won
the Under 9 division in the Rio Grande Valley Soccer
Championships; and
WHEREAS, The Leopards captured the Brownsville Opportunity
Youth Soccer Association title with a record of 8-0, advancing to
the Rio Grande Valley Championships, where they played against
other top-ranked teams from across the area and won all four
games to take the title; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes demonstrated great talent
and perseverance throughout the year, finishing the season with a
perfect 12-0 record with a total of 59 goals scored and only eight
goals allowed; team members Noah Armstrong, David De La Garza,
David Rodriguez, Alex Reibling, Blair Averyt, Joey Arney, Travis
Jones, Andres Martinez, Daniel Ferrer, Rodrigo Sanchez, and Kai
Money can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
coaches Michael Jones and Kelton Averyt, the Leopards have
developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Episcopal Day School and the City of Brownsville
are proud of the team for their hard work, their impressive
skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Episcopal Day
School Leopards United Football Club on their perfect season and
extend congratulations to them on winning the Under 9 division of
the Rio Grande Valley Soccer Championships; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate