H.R. No. 661
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team
won the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III
championship, and it is a pleasure to recognize the team for this
significant achievement; and
WHEREAS, The Cowgirls captured the university's first
Division III national championship with a record of 24-0-1,
outscoring their opponents 113-6 over the course of the season; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent
and perseverance throughout the year; with pride and determination,
they have carried on the outstanding tradition of this exemplary
program, which has won eight consecutive conference titles and
boasts a 132-game unbeaten streak in conference play; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of coach
Marcus Wood, who was named Division III Women's Soccer Coach of the
Year, the Cowgirls have developed exceptional teamwork and
discipline; and
WHEREAS, Team members have exemplified the finest qualities
of a student-athlete throughout the year; four Cowgirls were named
Scholar All-Americans, and the team's cumulative grade point
average was better than 3.50; and
WHEREAS, The students, faculty, staff, and alumni of
Hardin-Simmons University are proud of the Cowgirls for their hard
work, sportsmanship, and impressive skills; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls
soccer team on its exceptional season and congratulate the team's
members and coaches on winning the National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division III national championship title; 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.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 661 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House