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By: King of Zavala H.R. No. 1261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University women's basketball team
proved itself the finest Division I college squad in the country by
winning the 2011 NCAA national championship with a victory in the
title game on April 5; and
WHEREAS, Led by All-American senior Danielle Adams, who
tallied 30 points and 9 rebounds, the Aggies overpowered a talented
team from the University of Notre Dame to post a 76-70 victory and
take home the university's first national title in basketball; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the dominating performance from Ms.
Adams, who was named the most outstanding player in the tournament,
Texas A&M received a vital boost from Tyra White, who knocked down
18 points, including a clutch three-point shot with just over a
minute left in the game to help secure the win; and
WHEREAS, The exceptional play of the Aggies in the Final Four
capped off an unforgettable year in which each member of the team
committed herself to attaining the ultimate level of success; in
addition to Ms. Adams and Ms. White, the roster includes Kelsey
Assarian, Maryann Baker, Kristi Bellock, Kelsey Bone, Sydney
Carter, Skylar Collins, Sydney Colson, Adaora Elonu, Karla Gilbert,
Kristen Grant, Adrienne Pratcher, Catherine Snow, and Cierra
Windham; and
WHEREAS, These determined athletes were guided by head coach
Gary Blair and received additional direction from associate head
coaches Vic Schaefer and Kelly Bond and assistant coach Johnnie
Harris; and
WHEREAS, Through skill, dedication, and teamwork, the Texas
A&M players prevailed against two top-seeded squads and a series of
other tough opponents as they advanced through the NCAA tournament
to earn a place among the elite collegiate teams in their sport;
their achievement has inspired Aggies the world over to raise their
hands in a jubilant "gig 'em," and this triumph will forever remain
a cherished memory for all who take pride in this beloved Texas
university; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas A&M women's basketball
team on winning the 2011 NCAA Division I national championship and
extend to its 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.