H.R. No. 994
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The team from Robinson High School made a strong
showing in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association 3A Regional Team
Tennis Tournament in Bryan/College Station on March 4 and 5, 2011,
thereby qualifying for the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Seeded number three in the regional competition, the
Rockets turned back the Madisonville Mustangs in the first round
and the talented, number two-seeded Kirbyville High School squad in
the second round; although the Robinson athletes fell to perennial
rivals Groesbeck High in the finals, their second-place finish
entitles them to a trip to the state finals, marking the sixth time
in the past eight years they have achieved that goal; and
WHEREAS, The Rockets benefited from exceptional performances
by a number of players; Nikki Bright paired with Kendall Newman to
sweep their three mixed doubles contests; in addition, Mr. Bright
won all three of his singles matches, and Ms. Newman bested two of
her three singles opponents; Brenna Miller and Erin Rogers teamed
up to sweep their three doubles matches, and both excelled in
singles play as well; and
WHEREAS, Important contributions were also made by the other
members of the Robinson team to play in the tournament: Bri Beden,
Haley Bortz, Jacob Wingate, Will Schmaus, Valerie Showalter, Baylee
Lange, Justin Kramer, Christian Gonzalez-Torres, Eric Bortz,
Hunter Goolsby, Coleman Swoveland, Leslie Sanchez, Evan Behnke, and
Kyle Bauernschmitt; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach Jack Gregory, the 2010-2011 Rockets
team is continuing the Robinson High tradition of tennis
excellence, and the athletes may take great pride in the skill and
determination that they have demonstrated throughout the season;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Robinson High School tennis
team for qualifying for the state tournament and extend to the
players and Coach Gregory 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.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 994 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House