H.R. No. 111
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an outstanding display of skill and
determination, the Lady Cougars volleyball team of Canterbury
Episcopal School in DeSoto captured the Texas Association of
Private and Parochial Schools Class 2A state championship on
January 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Canterbury's victory in the title match came against
a talented team from St. Paul High School in Shiner; the four-set
win was played at the Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio and
capped a splendid season in which the Lady Cougars went 21-0 in
matches that followed the best-of-five format and amassed an
overall game record of 108 wins against just 15 losses; and
WHEREAS, Canterbury was sparked in the final by Katie
Fitzgerald, who registered 16 kills, and by the combined firepower
of Victoria Bowens, Blase Saucedo, and Mary Vaughan; on the
defensive side, Kaitlyn Lucy had 17 digs while Skylan Vaughan and
Ms. Bowens tallied 12 apiece; Caitlin Pierce paced the squad with 30
assists, and Kelsey Steuben added 18; Ms. Fitzgerald, Ms. Lucy, Ms.
Pierce, and Ms. Bowens each were recognized with all-tournament
honors; and
WHEREAS, In their quest to become champions, the Lady Cougars
also received vital contributions from the other members of the
team: Samantha Bowens, Claire Metoyer, Vallery Mitchell, Emily
Painter, and Rachael Roberts; these talented athletes were led by
head coach Scott Vaughan and also benefited from the guidance of
assistant coaches Jeff Ellis and Kim Shelton; and
WHEREAS, The success attained by the Canterbury volleyball
players is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they
are a source of tremendous pride to their school and their many
supporters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Canterbury Episcopal School
Lady Cougars volleyball team on winning the Texas Association of
Private and Parochial Schools Class 2A state championship and
extend to the players, coaches, and 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.
Giddings
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on
January 13, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House