H.R. No. 2139
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' water polo team of Ross S. Sterling High
School in Baytown captured its fourth consecutive Texas
Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association state championship
with a victory in the title game on April 16, 2011, at the Conroe
Independent School District Natatorium; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Rangers downed Clear Lake High School 10-4
to claim the championship, after previously beating Guyer, Tomball,
and Lamar High Schools by a combined score of 38-9 to qualify for
the final; and
WHEREAS, Team captain Madison Pepper was named the most
valuable player after tallying 10 steals, 8 assists, and 17 goals in
the tournament; other standout performances were made by Kaci New,
who had 16 goals and 8 assists, Eunice Alaniz, who had 4 goals, 9
assists, and 13 steals, and goalie Darla Vasquez, who blocked 49
shots in the four games, with 16 of them coming in the title
contest; Ms. New, Ms. Alaniz, and Ms. Vasquez were each named to the
All-State team; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach T. J. Markiewicz, the 2010-2011 Lady
Rangers have furthered their school's tradition of excellence in
the sport; in addition to winning every state title since
2007-2008, the team has garnered a total of seven TISCA
championships over the past two decades; and
WHEREAS, This sustained success is a reflection of the
dedication and teamwork that are the hallmarks of Sterling High
water polo, and the achievements of this year's athletes are a
source of pride to their school and to their many supporters in the
local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Ross S. Sterling High School
girls' water polo team on winning the 2010-2011 TISCA 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.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2139 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House