82R11462 JBA-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 775
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A group of San Antonio-area softball players will
have the honor of representing the United States in the 2011 Special
Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Athens, Greece, June 25
through July 4; and
WHEREAS, These players are among the more than 300 athletes
who will compete for Team USA in 12 individual and 4 team sports;
this is the 13th installment of the games, which draw participants
from 185 countries; and
WHEREAS, A close-knit squad that has played together for over
a decade, the San Antonio softball players have distinguished
themselves in district competition and have taken part in the state
tournament for eight years; and
WHEREAS, These notable Texans include Daniel Aldrich, Daniel
Bena, Jared Crowley, Reed Fatheree, J'Nine Gretz, Justin W. Hansen,
Charlie Hoffman, Eric Martinez, Ashley Muth, Vanessa Parra, Brian
Perez, Cody W. Porter, and Christian L. Summers; the team is guided
by coaches Terry Hansen, Justin Hoffstetter, Ken Porter, and
Teresa Sullivan; and
WHEREAS, With their commitment to excellence, the softball
players of Team USA will no doubt make a fine showing as they go for
the gold in Athens, and all residents of the Lone Star State may
take pride in the fact that these outstanding athletes will be
playing for our country at the World Summer Games; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the softball players and coaches of Team
USA and extend to them sincere best wishes for success at the 2011
Special Olympics World Summer Games; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.