82R29262 JBA-D
By: Workman H.R. No. 2165
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Demonstrating great skill and determination, Conor
O'Rourke and Austin Mayo of Lake Travis High School won the
University Interscholastic League 4A state championship in doubles
tennis on May 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, After triumphing in their quarterfinal and
semifinal matches in hard-fought three-set contests, Mr. O'Rourke
and Mr. Mayo defeated opponents from Montgomery High School in the
final in straight sets, 6-2 and 6-4; the duo were cheered on to
victory by a large contingent of Cavalier followers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. O'Rourke, a senior, and Mr. Mayo, a junior, are
coached by Carol Creel; with their victory, they claimed their
school's third championship at the UIL spring state tournament
since 2007; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state title represents the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an enduring commitment to
excellence, and these talented student-athletes may take
justifiable pride in this accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Conor O'Rourke and Austin Mayo on
winning the UIL 4A state championship in doubles tennis and extend
to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. O'Rourke and Mr. Mayo as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.