H.R. No. 2780
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Natasha Helmick, whose soccer career ended after she
suffered five concussions in four years, was instrumental in the
passage of House Bill 2038, requiring Texas schools to establish a
protocol for dealing with student athletes suspected to have
sustained a concussion; and
WHEREAS, The legislation, which was authored by State
Representative Four Price, has been named "Natasha's Law" in her
honor; Ms. Helmick began playing soccer at the age of four; she
participated in the 2005 Stars 'N Stripes International Soccer
Tour, competing at the Dana Cup in Denmark and the Gothia Cup in
Sweden, and she was voted both Player of the Gothia Cup and Player
of the Tour; she was subsequently recruited by multiple colleges
and looked forward to fulfilling her dream to play on the U.S.
Olympic team until a medical evaluation changed the course of her
path; today, she is studying at Texas State University with plans to
pursue a career in athletic training; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Helmick worked hard to ensure the success of
H.B. 2038; she not only gave passionate testimony before the House
Committee on Public Health and the Senate Committee on Health and
Human Services, but also discussed the bill's importance with
numerous members of the legislature and spoke at a press conference
at the Capitol shortly after the bill was introduced in the House;
along the way, she impressed Representative Price and his staff
with her perseverance and winning attitude; and
WHEREAS, Personally invested in House Bill 2038 becoming law,
Natasha Helmick distinguished herself through her outstanding
advocacy in its behalf, and Representative Price expresses his
gratitude for her role in achieving this notable legislative
victory; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Natasha Helmick for her dedication to the
passage of House Bill 2038 and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Helmick as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2780 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House