H.R. No. 1491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Rucker of Grand Saline High School was named
the Most Valuable Player at the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics
All-Stars Basketball Game on April 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A senior, Ms. Rucker led the West Team to victory;
she scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2
blocked shots during the game, thrilling spectators with her
outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, This gifted athlete was recently named to the Texas
Girls Coaches Association All-State Team; in addition, she was
selected as a member of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
All-State Team; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her high school career, Ms.
Rucker has scored 1,900 points and brought down more than 1,300
rebounds, and she has blocked 425 shots; her contributions guided
the Grand Saline Lady Indians to win 19 games this year, a record
for the girls' program; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Rucker has demonstrated a praiseworthy
commitment to excellence, distinguishing herself through hard work
and dedication, and her achievements have earned the respect and
admiration of her fellow players, coaches, and classmates; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Rucker on her selection as
Most Valuable Player at the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars
Basketball Game and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1491 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House