SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Neches High School girls' basketball team for winning the Class 1A Division II state championship title; and WHEREAS, The Lady Tigers won their second straight title by defeating Whitharral High School 65-44 in the championship game in Austin and finished the year with a 37-4 record for the season; and WHEREAS, This highly successful year is a tribute to the girls' outstanding talents and to their team spirit; and WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the players devoted many hours to practicing the finer skills of the game and exercised individual discipline and perseverance; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of head coach Andy Snider, the Lady Tigers have exhibited respect for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship and have brought honor to themselves, their school, and their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Neches High School girls' basketball team for their remarkable season and for earning the Class 1A Division II state championship title; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nichols ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 17, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate