By: Fraser S.C.R. No. 13
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team, which
won the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III
national championship title; and
WHEREAS, The Cowgirls won 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 through the year; they have with pride and
determination carried on the outstanding tradition of this
exemplary program, which has won eight consecutive conference
titles and owns 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 model of the
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, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls soccer team
on its exceptional season and extend congratulations to team
members and coaches on winning the National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division III national championship title; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.
Congratulating the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls soccer team
on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division
III national championship.